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Macy’s plows tariff refunds into its rebound
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (409+ words) The department store has been backing away from promotions, so refunds will mostly go toward long-term growth plans rather than price cuts. Macy’s Inc. on Thursday posted strength across its portfolio, an indication that the turnaround at its namesake is…...
E-commerce to outpace overall holiday sales growth as shoppers lean on AI
4+ day, 6+ min ago (242+ words) The channel is expected to grow up to 8.4%, aided in part by consumers’ embrace of digital tools such as artificial intelligence, per Deloitte. As artificial intelligence becomes a more embedded part of the shopping journey, e-commerce sales stand to benefit…...
Signet Jewelers delivers ‘quality’ quarter, raises full-year outlook
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (450+ words) The retailer swung to a profit in Q2, extended its credit agreement and expounded on the relaunch of its core brand websites. Signet is well-positioned entering the back half of the year and the holiday season. “The quality of the quarter…...
The Weekly Closeout: Target’s home turnaround and Macy’s 100th parade countdown
3+ week, 3+ day ago (736+ words) Long lead times in the category mean a rebound will take time. Meanwhile, the department store is setting its sights on its centennial Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in…...
Michaels launches 3D digital frame builder
3+ week, 3+ day ago (306+ words) The retailer is harnessing 3D and AR technology to help shoppers preview frames in their spaces. Michaels’ frame builder tool and Architectural Digest partnership are part of the retailer’s broader effort to refresh its frame assortment. Alongside the new frame collection…...
TJX blames merchandising missteps for rare miss in the US, but is that the whole story?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (588+ words) Some analysts believe the off-price retailer is also suffering the consequences of stiffer competition and consumers’ resistance to price increases. In a wide host of measures, TJX did well in Q2, as it usually does, but its feeble comp growth at…...
Walmart’s stores have ‘evolved’ as e-commerce grows
3+ week, 3+ day ago (300+ words) CFO John David Rainey said brick and mortar is vital as retail becomes more omnichannel. Meanwhile, Walmart’s Q2 U.S. comps were softened by drug pricing regulation. The utility of brick-and-mortar stores continues to shift for one of the largest retailers in…...
US toy industry has best first-half performance in 6 years
3+ week, 4+ day ago (233+ words) Growth in the industry is being fueled by older consumers, according to a new Circana report. Toy sales for adults over the age of 18 grew 25% in the first half of 2026, making the cohort the largest contributor to the industry’s rise....
Kohl’s navigates choppy back-to-school season with another round of deals
3+ week, 4+ day ago (318+ words) The department store, which is leaning on value to woo back customers, just a few weeks ago priced thousands of school supplies under $25. Kohl’s on Wednesday launched another set of promotions aimed at back-to-school shoppers, after advertising “thousands of products…...