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Amazon Takes Issue with Saks Global Bankruptcy
[Update as of January 15, 2026] A judge has approved Saks Global‘s request for $400 million in rescue financing to keep operations afloat as it moves forward with its bankruptcy…
News January 15
Uniqlo to Debut Stores in Miami, Add to Texas Footprint
This fall, apparel retailer Uniqlo will open its first stores in Miami and deepen its presence in Texas, by entering the Austin market for the first time and adding a…
News January 15
Beauty and Fashion in 2025: What Really Mattered and What Will Shape 2026
After a turbulent year for beauty and fashion, one truth stood out from the rest: Consumers have moved beyond the era of polish and perfection. Looking at data from Mention…
Executive Viewpoints January 15
How SharkNinja Creates Products Consumers Love — Really Love
SharkNinja introduces 25 different household products each year in multiple categories — from too-cool-for-school kitchen tools and appliances to beauty, vacuum cleaners and outdoor items. That’s a lot of introductions…
Features January 15
Aldi to Open 180+ Stores in 2026 with Plans for Continued Expansion Through 2030
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary in the U.S., Aldi is expanding its footprint with plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of this year — and…
News January 14
Levi’s Launches ‘Wear Longer Project’ to Teach Basic Clothing Repair Skills
Levi Strauss & Co. has introduced the Levi’s Wear Longer Project, a new initiative designed to equip young people with practical clothing repair and customization skills. Developed in partnership with…
News January 14
Amazon Debuts Portable Just Walk Out Units for Pop-ups and Events
Amazon has debuted a portable version of its RFID-equipped Just Walk Out (JWO) solutions that can be installed in hours rather than weeks, making them a practical checkout option for…
News January 14
New Spike in Lawsuits that Challenge Misleading Email Subject Lines
Email marketing is an undeniably popular and effective way for retailers to reach their customers. Emails drive massive amounts of website traffic. But as shown by a recent decision from…
Executive Viewpoints January 14
The 1% Advantage: How Store Layouts Quietly Decide Who Wins in Retail
A few months ago, I popped into a department store to grab a shirt for an event that night. Five minutes later, I’d looped past the same endcap twice and…
Executive Viewpoints January 13
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