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Big Lots may be making more turnaround progress than it seems

Nate Delesline III — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:35:00 -0400

Despite sales down double digits and rising debt levels, one analyst says the bad consumer backdrop is masking its improvements.

Lululemon CEO says it missed opportunities in the women’s business in Q1

Cara Salpini — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:30:00 -0400

A narrow color palette and insufficient inventory in smaller sizes contributed to slower growth in the U.S., though overall revenue was still up 10%.

Victoria’s Secret beat expectations in Q1, but is it enough?

Daphne Howland — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:26:00 -0400

Its namesake and Pink brands have held onto some 20% market share in intimates, though its beauty business is its best-performing category.

Ikea remodels remote work with paid positions for Roblox store

Sara Karlovitch — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:09:00 -0400

The Swedish retailer is offering jobs to 10 people to staff the digital space and drive real-world recruitment.

VF names global brand president of North Face

Laurel Deppen — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:29:00 -0400

Caroline Brown, former CEO of Donna Karan International, is taking on the role after a few months on the apparel conglomerate’s board of directors.

Banana Republic unveils refreshed New York City flagship

Tatiana Walk-Morris — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:09:00 -0400

The revamped SoHo location features concierge, styling and tailoring services, along with the first BR Home showroom in the city.

Sofía Vergara launches coffee brand on Walmart.com

Howard Ruben — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:51:00 -0400

Díos Mio Coffee — which is available in whole and ground beans, K-Cups and Nespresso pods — will enter the mass merchant’s stores in September.

Why Abercrombie & Fitch isn’t complaining about the weather

Daphne Howland — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

A merchandising-first mindset is behind the once-troubled brand’s transformation into one of the best performers in retail, analysts say.

Designer Brands acquires Canadian footwear retailer Rubino

Nate Delesline III — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:12:00 -0400

The retailer also named a new chief marketing officer for its largest banner, DSW, as it reported flat sales for Q1.

6 Foxtrot stores leased to Further Point Enterprises

Brett Dworski — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:59:00 -0400

The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot locations last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.