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  • A black and white police car is parked in front of a Walmart store at night
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    Walmart tests in-store body cameras for employees

    The retailer is embarking on the pilot program in the name of safety. But one industry advocacy group says higher staffing and improved safety training and protocols are needed.

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    Bloomingdale’s adds fulfillment option for luxury DTC brands

    Shoppers can check on the availability of products via a DTC company’s website and pick up their order at a nearby Bloomingdale’s store.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Adidas headquarters searched, Amazon starts selling cars

    The activewear brand is under investigation for tax and customs compliance, while the e-commerce giant is offering Hyundai cars through Amazon Autos.

  • An Express storefront at King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania
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    SEC charges Express with failing to disclose $1M in perks to former CEO

    The agency did not impose a penalty, though, in part because the apparel retailer self-reported.

  • A rack of clothing under a sign that reads "Perfect Moment"
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    Retrieved from Perfect Moment on December 18, 2024
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    Perfect Moment opens third seasonal store in the Austrian Alps

    The location at the Kitzbühel ski resort will feature best-selling products, as well as host in-store events.

  • Shoppers walk through a Macy's department store on Black Friday. A sign reads, "Give Love."
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    How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch

    Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.

  • A medium-skinned person joins a protest, with pro-union signs in Spanish behind them
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    Allegations of unsafe working conditions at Amazon come to a head with Senate probe, strike threat

    “Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

  • An entrance at the Christiana Mall in Delaware in 2024
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    Over 157M expected to shop in stores, online on Super Saturday

    According to the NRF, half of those with shopping to finish will do so online, while 37% will head to department stores.

  • Puffy clouds and green trees frame a suburban department store building.
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    Under new ownership, Lord & Taylor revives old logo and comeback dreams

    The chief strategy officer at Regal Brands Global, which now runs the venerable department store, talks to Retail Dive about what comes next.

  • A young person sits at a desk in front of a computer while a Christmas tree is in the background.
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    AI to influence over $200B in holiday sales

    That’s a 12% increase compared to last season as retailers leverage the tech to drive personalization, according to a Salesforce report. 

  • Vera Wang at the Met Gala.
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    Vera Wang sells namesake brand to WHP Global

    Wang will become a shareholder and continue to lead the label’s creative direction.

  • Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

    Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

  • A Mango storefront.
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    Mango founder Isak Andic dies

    The apparel company he founded 40 years ago has grown to 2,800 stores in more than 120 countries and is in the midst of expanding its U.S. footprint.

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    Slow website? It’ll cost you.

    Three-quarters of consumers have simply abandoned a cart because of a slow website, Liquid Web found.

  • A model wears a white maxi dress with black boots in a photoshoot.
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    Gap launches elevated subbrand designed by Zac Posen

    The line’s debut collection is holiday themed, with future launches planned for the spring.

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    True Classic launches at Target

    The brand will be sold in 460 of the mass merchant’s stores after testing out a small selection of products on Target’s website in the fall.

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    Academy Sports and Outdoors to expand Nike offerings amid declining sales

    In April next year, the sporting goods retailer intends to introduce “full assortments” of the brand into more than 140 stores.

  • Xavier Worthy holding a holiday list.
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    Dick’s Sporting Goods partners with Xavier Worthy on a ‘holiday shopping sprint’

    The campaign with the Kansas City wide receiver is the latest from the athletics retailer, which has partnered with a number of professional athletes throughout the season.

  • PayPal and Venmo logos on sign sitting on merchant's counter next to a clerk's digital display for payments.
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    PayPal to raise prices for merchants

    The digital payments pioneer plans to increase fees U.S. merchants pay for some of its services, including buy now, pay later options, starting next month.

  • A Dollar General storefront with a sign that reads: "Dollar General".
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    Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses

    The retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.

  • Tall trees in front of a bike, boat and ski store.
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    L.L. Bean confirms layoffs of up to 3% of Maine HQ workforce

    The outdoor retailer earlier this year announced plans to expand its store footprint, despite sales declines in 2023.

  • Shoppers walking by an Under Armour store.
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    Under Armour holds first investor day in 6 years

    Capping off a difficult year, CEO Kevin Plank outlined the brand’s strategy to get back to growth through marketing reinvestment and product innovation.

  • Ryane Askew, vice president of marketing at Indochino
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    Indochino names vice president of marketing

    Ryane Askew comes with digital marketing experience from Pier 1, Blue Nile, J.C. Penney, Amazon and Nordstrom.

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    The Weekly Closeout: ThredUp sells Remix for $1 and who really won Black Friday?

    The resale business sold most of the European company to Florin Filote for one euro, while early reports suggest On and Amazon scored sales during the holiday.

  • An RH store in Alabama
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    RH to open 9 new design galleries next year in North America, Europe

    The luxury home furnishings retailer also said possible tariff spikes are unlikely to affect margins as it works to eliminate sourcing from China.