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  • A Sephora store in Australia.
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    Sephora announces 2025 Accelerate program cohort

    This latest class marks a decade since the launch of the incubator program, which three years ago pivoted to focus on BIPOC founders.

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    CFPB swats at retail credit cards

    The federal agency warned companies issuing credit cards about illegal tactics, specifically calling out promotions that turn into “bait-and-switch” offers.

  • Shoppers walk through a Macy's department store on Black Friday. A sign reads, "Give Love."
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    Kamil Krzaczynski via Getty Images
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    How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch

    Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.

  • The outside of a Best Buy store.
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    Bruce Bennett / Staff via Getty Images
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    Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery

    The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.

  • With puffy clouds in a blue sky, bushes surround a store with the name "JC Penney" in white letters. The store entrance is a brick arch.
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    "JC Penney" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    J.C. Penney loss narrows in Q3 as sales declines continue

    The department store has more flexibility than others attempting a turnaround, but ongoing top-line weakness clouds its longer-term prospects.

  • A storefront with riding mowers, wheelbarrows and other garden equipment out front.
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    Courtesy of Tractor Supply
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    Tractor Supply plans big last-mile delivery upgrade

    The retailer’s multiyear initiative will lead to more bulky products delivered via its in-house network, Chief Supply Chain Officer Colin Yankee said.

  • A black and white police car is parked in front of a Walmart store at night
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    Walmart tests in-store body cameras for employees

    The retailer is embarking on the pilot program in the name of safety. But one industry advocacy group says higher staffing and improved safety training and protocols are needed.

  • A blond-haired person walks past a store.
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    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
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    Bloomingdale’s adds fulfillment option for luxury DTC brands

    Shoppers can check on the availability of products via a DTC company’s website and pick up their order at a nearby Bloomingdale’s store.

  • A blue 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
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    The Weekly Closeout: Adidas headquarters searched, Amazon starts selling cars

    The activewear brand is under investigation for tax and customs compliance, while the e-commerce giant is offering Hyundai cars through Amazon Autos.

  • An Express storefront at King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania
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    SEC charges Express with failing to disclose $1M in perks to former CEO

    The agency did not impose a penalty, though, in part because the apparel retailer self-reported.

  • A rack of clothing under a sign that reads "Perfect Moment"
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    Retrieved from Perfect Moment on December 18, 2024
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    Perfect Moment opens third seasonal store in the Austrian Alps

    The location at the Kitzbühel ski resort will feature best-selling products, as well as host in-store events.

  • A medium-skinned person joins a protest, with pro-union signs in Spanish behind them
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    Stephanie Keith via Getty Images
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    Allegations of unsafe working conditions at Amazon come to a head with Senate probe, strike threat

    “Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

  • An entrance at the Christiana Mall in Delaware in 2024
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    Nate Delesline III/Retail Dive
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    Over 157M expected to shop in stores, online on Super Saturday

    According to the NRF, half of those with shopping to finish will do so online, while 37% will head to department stores.

  • Puffy clouds and green trees frame a suburban department store building.
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    Under new ownership, Lord & Taylor revives old logo and comeback dreams

    The chief strategy officer at Regal Brands Global, which now runs the venerable department store, talks to Retail Dive about what comes next.

  • A young person sits at a desk in front of a computer while a Christmas tree is in the background.
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    Krisada tepkulmanont via Getty Images
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    AI to influence over $200B in holiday sales

    That’s a 12% increase compared to last season as retailers leverage the tech to drive personalization, according to a Salesforce report. 

  • Vera Wang at the Met Gala.
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    Aliah Anderson via Getty Images
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    Vera Wang sells namesake brand to WHP Global

    Wang will become a shareholder and continue to lead the label’s creative direction.

  • A sign with bright blue letters reads "Marshalls," on a building against a bright blue sky.
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    "Marshalls Store, Plainville, CT." by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

    Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

  • A Mango storefront.
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    Courtesy of Mango
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    Mango founder Isak Andic dies

    The apparel company he founded 40 years ago has grown to 2,800 stores in more than 120 countries and is in the midst of expanding its U.S. footprint.

  • Worried man sitting on a couch looks at a laptop.
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    Kosamtu via Getty Images
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    Slow website? It’ll cost you.

    Three-quarters of consumers have simply abandoned a cart because of a slow website, Liquid Web found.

  • A model wears a white maxi dress with black boots in a photoshoot.
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    Courtesy of Gap Inc.
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    Gap launches elevated subbrand designed by Zac Posen

    The line’s debut collection is holiday themed, with future launches planned for the spring.

  • A person wearing a green True Classic T-shirt
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    Courtesy of True Classic
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    True Classic launches at Target

    The brand will be sold in 460 of the mass merchant’s stores after testing out a small selection of products on Target’s website in the fall.

  • An Academy Sports + Outdoors storefront.
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    Courtesy of Academy Sports and Outdoors
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    Academy Sports and Outdoors to expand Nike offerings amid declining sales

    In April next year, the sporting goods retailer intends to introduce “full assortments” of the brand into more than 140 stores.

  • Xavier Worthy holding a holiday list.
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    Courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods
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    Dick’s Sporting Goods partners with Xavier Worthy on a ‘holiday shopping sprint’

    The campaign with the Kansas City wide receiver is the latest from the athletics retailer, which has partnered with a number of professional athletes throughout the season.

  • PayPal and Venmo logos on sign sitting on merchant's counter next to a clerk's digital display for payments.
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    Courtesy of PayPal
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    PayPal to raise prices for merchants

    The digital payments pioneer plans to increase fees U.S. merchants pay for some of its services, including buy now, pay later options, starting next month.

  • A Dollar General storefront with a sign that reads: "Dollar General".
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    Brandon Bell via Getty Images
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    Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses

    The retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.