Target, Ulta to end shop-in-shop partnership in 2026

Two leading retailers are planning to conclude their shop-in-shop partnership.

NRF: Retail sales make strong comeback in July

Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers took advantage of summer sales promotions and purchased goods before more tariffs take effect.

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2025’s top traffic-builders: Movie theaters, attractions, gyms

At the top of the list compiled by Colliers, however, is Chili’s with a visit increase of more than 20%.

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Tapestry Q4 tops Street as demand for Coach soars; expects $160M hit from tariffs

Tapestry Inc. ended its fiscal year with another strong performance by its Coach brand even as Kate Spade continued its revenue decline.

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How inventory, creators are driving holiday purchases

The 2025 holiday season is shaping up to be heavily influenced by digital content creators and consumers anticipating out-of-stocks.
Saks' new 'hyper-personalized' homepage drives revenue increase

Saks Global has completed the rollout of a personalized homepage on Saks Fifth Avenue's online site and mobile app.
Female shoppers slowing discretionary purchasing at faster rate than men

Female shoppers are spending less than their male counterparts.
Bojangles plans NYC return with 20 locations

After roughly four decades, Bojangles is slated to make its return to the Big Apple.
eBay streamlines selling with new suite of tools

eBay is releasing a set of solutions to aid sellers in areas such as messaging and managing cost and inventory.
Bassett Furniture leverages post-delivery photos for customer follow-ups

Bassett Furniture has upgraded its post-delivery experience through a new partnership.
Wawa to open its first-ever travel center

Wawa is piloting a new format as it continues to expand into new markets.
Q&A: Rita's development chief talks expansion plans, store formats

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has taken a creative approach to real estate development as it continues increasing its store count.
AI can solve grocers’ biggest challenges — here’s how

Running a grocery business has always meant juggling tight margins, unpredictable demand, and relentless pressure to deliver. Add rising expectations to cut waste and lower emissions, and the balancing act gets even harder.

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Target, Ulta to end shop-in-shop partnership in 2026

NRF: Retail sales make strong comeback in July

2025’s top traffic-builders: Movie theaters, attractions, gyms

Tapestry Q4 tops Street as demand for Coach soars; expects $160M hit from tariffs

CSA Retail's Top Women Awards

How inventory, creators are driving holiday purchases

Saks' new 'hyper-personalized' homepage drives revenue increase

Female shoppers slowing discretionary purchasing at faster rate than men

Bojangles plans NYC return with 20 locations

eBay streamlines selling with new suite of tools

Bassett Furniture leverages post-delivery photos for customer follow-ups

Wawa to open its first-ever travel center

Q&A: Rita's development chief talks expansion plans, store formats

AI can solve grocers’ biggest challenges — here’s how

Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

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