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A Spirit Christmas storefront Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of Spencer Gifts and Spirit Halloween SuperstoresImage attribution tooltipColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Spirit Christmas opens and Revlon develops first Champion fragrance
The sister brand of Spirit Halloween opened 30 locations, while Champion's inaugural scent collection will debut in 2027.
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A person with shopping bags in a clothing store. Image attribution tooltip Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltipSponsored by Zeta GlobalHoliday shoppers trust AI — retailers need to catch up
This holiday season, Santa has competition. The smartest shopper in 2025 isn’t human, it’s algorithmic and already knows who has been naughty or nice.
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Underwear and bras on display in a white room. Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of SkimsImage attribution tooltipSkims valued at 5ドルB as it plans store expansion
The Kim Kardashian-founded brand raised 225ドル million in a new funding round and hopes to be a mostly physical business in the near future.
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A Columbia storefront. Image attribution tooltip Laurel Deppen/Retail DiveImage attribution tooltipColumbia Sportswear names co-presidents as part of long-term succession plan
Peter Bragdon and Joe Boyle will take on the roles, though founding family member Tim Boyle will remain chairman and CEO.
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People shopping on a downtown street. Image attribution tooltip Daphne Howland/Retail DiveImage attribution tooltipHow consumers will get through the holidays
Inflation, tariffs and unemployment are taking a toll on shoppers, affecting how they will spend this year.
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Warehouse supervisor walking and talking with senior manager. Image attribution tooltip Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltipRetailers struggle to quantify return on in-store tech investments
Over half of North American retailers also can’t keep up with the pace of changing technology, according to a new report.
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A person stands between shelves of items in a Target store with shopping carts Image attribution tooltip Joe Raedle via Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltipTarget reduces prices on 3,000 groceries and essentials
The price cuts come as food affordability remains a top concern for consumers, especially with the holiday season nearing.
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Visa Mastercard merchants interchange fees swipe banks retail Image attribution tooltip Justin Sullivan via Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltipVisa, Mastercard reach legal pact with merchants
The legal agreement, if approved by a federal court, could end two decades of litigation between the two biggest U.S. card networks and their merchant clients over credit card interchange fees.
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Two screenshots of Target app using the Find Bullseye hunting feature Image attribution tooltip Permission granted by TargetImage attribution tooltipTarget debuts AI holiday gift finder
Shoppers can enter details like age and interests to generate unique recommendations — just one of several tech updates during the season.
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Funko's headquarters office in Everett, Washington at sunset Image attribution tooltip Image attribution tooltip Funko reiterates going concern warning as profits drop
The toy company in Q3 said that its cash flow may be insufficient to support its working capital needs within the next year.
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Home Depot's 2025 holiday campaign imagery showcasing a young boy decorating a Christmas tree. Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of Home DepotImage attribution tooltipHome Depot’s heartfelt holiday ads showcase Christmas tree farmers
“The Right Tree” tells the story of how the home improvement retailer helps families find their perfect tree and is accompanied by a series of social videos.
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Two people sit on a stage for a fireside chat at a conference. Image attribution tooltip Permission granted by Reuters EventsImage attribution tooltipIn an AI world, Nordstrom is leaning into human care
AI has a role to play, but when customers "really want the face-to-face, eye-to-eye, voice-to-voice connection,” the retailer is there to meet the need, Nordstrom’s Heather Bissell said.
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Etsy holiday ad Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of EtsyImage attribution tooltipEtsy spotlights importance of personalized gifting for holiday ads
A campaign that builds on the online marketplace’s previous seasonal efforts showcases how it can help individuals express themselves.
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A person looks at the Pinterest app on their phone. Image attribution tooltip Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltipPinterest taps into search and shopping data to create holiday gift guides
Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and the Jonas Brothers have also curated shoppable boards as the social platform caters to gift buyers.
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A basketball shoe on a black background. Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of ReebokImage attribution tooltipColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Nike vet joins Reebok and could AI boost the mall?
Daniel Schachne, who also has a history with Jordan, will oversee the brand’s growth strategy. Meanwhile, David Simon sees at least one potential benefit from the AI shift.
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The storefront of an Ikea in Charlotte, NC Image attribution tooltip Nate Delesline III/Retail DiveImage attribution tooltipIkea profits take a hit from tariffs, affordability effort
Despite the damage to the bottom line, the home goods giant will continue to tamp down prices for franchisees and customers this year.
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Person sits on a couch shopping on an iPad next to a Christmas tree. Image attribution tooltip Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltipHoliday sales to top 1ドル trillion for the first time: NRF
Consumers are expected to spend an average of 890ドル each, marking the second-highest amount in the survey’s 23-year history.
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A lululemon logo displayed through a window as people walk by. Image attribution tooltip Michael M. Santiago via Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltip4 retailers that need a win this holiday season
From nailing their merchandise offerings to ensuring inventory levels remain healthy, these retailers are striving to land on consumers’ nice lists.
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The Amazon Bazaar app. Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of AmazonImage attribution tooltipAmazon takes Haul international through Bazaar app launch
To gain market share from rivals Temu and Shein, the e-commerce giant is expanding the reach of its new app, featuring ultra-low-priced products.
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A consumer looks at food packaging Image attribution tooltip Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltipConsumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears
The decline in consumer sentiment this month spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, the University of Michigan found.
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Person sits on an oversized chair with a computer and a Christmas tree, presents and Santa hat in the background. Image attribution tooltip Getty ImagesImage attribution tooltipWhat do shoppers want from AI this holiday season?
Growing attention makes AI adoption feel urgent, but that doesn’t mean businesses should rush implementation.
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An interface for Chewy Storefronts, featuring Cody Taurus and his dog. Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of ChewyImage attribution tooltipChewy ramps up creator storefronts ahead of holiday season
More than 600 creators have signed up for the Chewy Storefronts platform, enabling them to curate shoppable product lists relevant to their audiences.
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A rendering of Wayfair's store in Columbus, Ohio Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of WayfairImage attribution tooltipWayfair pilots small-format store in Ohio
The Columbus store, set to open in late 2026, will be about half the size of the brand’s other locations.
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Lowe's holiday campaign Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of Lowe'sImage attribution tooltipQ&AInside Lowe’s social-first holiday push as Gen Alpha enters the market
Chief Marketing Officer Jen Wilson explains how the home improvement retailer measures the success of in-store experiences and its new creator network.
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A holiday display of products in Bath & Body Works Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of Bath & Body WorksImage attribution tooltipBath & Body Works makes Grand Central smell like Fresh Balsam for the holidays
The retailer is bringing an immersive campaign to train stations and movie theaters across the country.
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A display of three pairs of shoes. Image attribution tooltip Courtesy of AllbirdsImage attribution tooltipAllbirds leans on new product launches to stoke turnaround
The footwear brand’s legacy styles are fading as marketing focuses on performance and design innovations, contributing to a revenue miss in Q3.
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