2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (313+ words) The craft retailer has expanded its Knit & Sew Shop and is hosting events in honor of National Sewing Month to celebrate. Michaels is cutting a wide swath with the expansion of its Knit & Sew Shop. The craft retailer acquired Joann’s…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (409+ words) The department store has been backing away from promotions, so refunds will mostly go toward long-term growth plans rather than price cuts. Macy’s Inc. on Thursday posted strength across its portfolio, an indication that the turnaround at its namesake is…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (287+ words) Q2 earnings showed strength in the namesake brand’s men’s offerings, but sales remained soft with women — and Aerie carried overall growth. Despite American Eagle’s high-profile marketing work with Sydney Sweeney this past year, the brand is still struggling to sell to…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (242+ words) The channel is expected to grow up to 8.4%, aided in part by consumers’ embrace of digital tools such as artificial intelligence, per Deloitte. As artificial intelligence becomes a more embedded part of the shopping journey, e-commerce sales stand to benefit…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (450+ words) The retailer swung to a profit in Q2, extended its credit agreement and expounded on the relaunch of its core brand websites. Signet is well-positioned entering the back half of the year and the holiday season. “The quality of the quarter…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (230+ words) The company — now rebranded to Neighborhood Intelligence — says it determined F9 Brands couldn’t satisfy closing requirements. Neighborhood Intelligence — formerly Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. — will no longer acquire F9 Brands. The deal would have added Cabinets To Go and Lumber Liquidators, among other…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (379+ words) Inflation is expected to account for much of the increase, according to a new report from Bain & Company. Though an increase in holiday sales is expected this year, several factors could curtail consumers’ holiday cheer. High gas prices, tariffs, growing…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (875+ words) The retailer introduced new ways brands can build awareness through its retail media network at its inaugural Upfront event in Chicago. Ace Hardware launched its retail media network with a blank slate. The hardware retailer debuted RedVest Media about a…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (651+ words) The pressure on retail warehouse operations has never been greater. Rising customer expectations, thin margins, and the pace of eCommerce mean fulfillment has to be faster, more accurate, and more efficient than ever. Yet many retailers are losing money through…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (255+ words) When Petco Perks launched in Q2, “customer point redemption volumes far exceeded our initial projections,” CEO Joel Anderson said. Following its initial launch, Petco Perks became a victim of its own success. The loyalty relaunch focused on removing friction from the…...