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Big Lots Celebrates Brick-and-Mortar Rebirth with Chainwide Celebration
While 218 Big Lots stores have been open for several months, new owner Variety Wholesalers is just now getting around to holding grand opening celebrations, complete with doorbusters and giveaways,…
News October 2Navigating a Volatile Market: Why Retailers Need a New Pricing Playbook
Economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions and budget-conscious consumers are creating a perfect storm of uncertainty for retailers. In this high-stakes environment, a retailer’s traditional playbook for pricing and promotions is no…
Executive Viewpoints October 2JCPenney Celebrates Inclusivity with New Fashion Line Exclusively for Plus-Size Women
Even though more than two-thirds of women wear plus-size apparel, they’re often made to feel invisible — particularly in the world of fashion apparel. But model and plus-size advocate Ashley…
News October 2Miniso to Ramp up Original IP Development, Showcase Proprietary Products in Stores
Miniso isn’t waiting around for the next pop culture phenomenon (Labubus, anyone?). The China-based retailer is strengthening its in-house intellectual property development in the hopes of creating the next hit…
News October 1Ikea Buys SoHo Building as Site for Second Manhattan Store
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ikea parent company Ingka Group, has purchased a building in the heart of NYC’s SoHo that will be the eventual home to a new…
News October 1Journeys President Andy Gray to Lead New Journeys Global Retail Group
The new Journeys Global Retail Group will bring together Journeys, the U.K.-based Schuh and Canada's Little Burgundy under a unified leadership structure.
News October 1Amazon Deepens Grocery Presence with Private Label Rebranding
Amazon is uniting two of its private label grocery brands — Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly — under the simplified Amazon Grocery banner. The renamed private label brand features more…
News October 1Target Adds to New In-Store Experiences with ‘Stranger Things’ Activation
[Update as of Oct. 1, 2025] Fans of the creepily addictive Netflix show Stranger Things are looking forward to the fifth and final season — and now they can feed…
News October 1What Retailers Must Implement After the ‘Scattered Spider’ Attacks: 4 Critical Lessons for CISOs
Ransomware and extortion attacks against global retailers are escalating at an alarming pace. According to CISA, as of May 2025, the FBI was aware of approximately 900 affected entities allegedly exploited…
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