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First Look: Toast Expands U.S. Retail Footprint With Los Angeles Opening
The British lifestyle brand continues its U.S. expansion following its West Coast debut in San Francisco.
Iota Is Plotting Retail Expansion With Ulta, Nordstrom
The prestige body care brand is entering 860 Ulta Beauty doors March 30, and expanding its existing digital…
NRF Projects U.S. Retail Sales Will Grow 4.4% to $5.6 Trillion in 2026
Low unemployment, larger tax refunds and inflation falling off will fuel consumer spending this year.
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How AI Will Reshape Retail Buying Power
Buying intelligence tech platform NuOrder joins forces with Nordic e-commerce retailer Boozt as retail moves…
EXCLUSIVE: Meta Signs 10-year Deal for New York Flagship Location
The tech company has signed a decade-long lease for its Meta Lab town house on Fifth Avenue.
Extend Unveils AI-Native Solution for Retail’s $377B ‘Silent Killer’
Shopper Operations was designed to replace restrictive, "one-size-fits-all" policies with intelligent and…
From the Archive: Fashion’s Online Shopping Reality
As the internet was set to make shopping easier and globally accessible, fashion had to face a new reality.
Faherty to Open First International Store in Biarritz, France
The goal for the family-owned company is to have 30 percent of its business come from outside the U.S. by…
Department Store Rebound Stalls in ‘Vibecession’ as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Consumer Confidence
A study by the International Association of Department Stores shows the post-pandemic recovery is over, as…
Dior Wins First Michelin Star With Chef Yannick Alléno
The French fashion house's Monsieur Dior restaurant in Paris was distinguished in the 2026 edition of the…
Evereden Enters U.S. Sephora Stores
The brand debuts with 12 stock keeping units across skin care, hair care, fragrance and sun care, marking its…
CEO Talks: Luxury Veteran Isabelle Durand on Growing High-end French Bedding Firm Tréca Paris
Durand explains how her experience at Christian Louboutin and Hermès have prepped her for Tréca Paris' next…
Stone Island Opens Store in Naples, Releases Documentary on Ties With the City
British director Glenn Kitson depicts the city and its cultural buzz, zooming in on the Resina market, a…
The C-suite: Buyers Want Coats, Corsets and Chanel From Paris
Oversize and athletic took a back seat as buyers embraced outerwear, sculpted tailoring, and feminine…