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Ikea Opens its Doors to Other Retailers, Beginning with Decathlon in the UK

Ikea retailer Ingka Group has begun piloting store-in-store concepts with third-party retailers across Europe in a bid to make its specialty big-box stores “more relevant, convenient and inspiring for customers.”…

News February 24

Gap Launches Cross-Brand Loyalty Program Featuring Branded Credit Card and Experiential Rewards

Gap Inc. has launched Encore, a rebranded loyalty program that will draw on the company’s file of nearly 40 million active members across its brands. In addition to the traditional…

News February 24

What the 2025 Holiday Return Season Revealed about Retail’s Fraud Problem

The 2025 holiday season delivered the first trillion-dollar holiday in U.S. retail history, with online spending alone hitting $257.8 billion. But while the sales numbers made headlines, the returns story…

Executive Viewpoints February 24

Exclusive Q&A: Why Any Day Can be a ‘Yes’ Day at The Children’s Place

Every time a parent and child shop for clothing, there’s a battle between the holder of the purse strings and the (eventual) wearer of the clothes. The adult in the…

Features February 24

Target Expands Levi’s Partnership to 1,000+ Stores

Target will bring denim styles from Levi Strauss & Co. to an additional 150 stores, reaching a total of more than 1,000 locations by the end of 2026. The retailer…

News February 23

Judge Approves $1 Billion Bankruptcy Loan after Saks Global Addresses Vendors’ Concerns

[Update as of Feb. 23, 2026] U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo Perez has approved $1 billion in new funding for Saks Global after the brand resolved concerns with luxury suppliers, landlords…

News February 23
The Supreme Court has overturned Trump's tariffs.

Trump Imposes 15% Across-the-Board Tariffs after Supreme Court Rebuff

[Update as of Feb. 23, 2026] Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision last week invalidating many of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the White House announced a 10%…

News February 23

Meet Every Shopper Where they are: The Retail Imperative for Multimodal, Accessible Self-Service

The New Reality of Retail Self-Service Self-service is no longer confined to a few large touchscreens near the front of a store. Today, it shows up everywhere, often in places…

Executive Viewpoints February 23

Inside the World’s Most Interesting Stores with Jack Stratten

Featuring: Jack Stratten, Director, Insider Trends  What makes a great store in 2026? Sometimes, it’s not clarity — it’s curiosity. Recorded live from the show floor at NRF 2026, this episode of Retail Remix…

Podcasts February 23
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank