How AI is powering Target’s back-to-school push
The mass retailer is utilizing AI for wish lists and recommended actions on its e-commerce site, Target’s senior vice president of technology told Retail Dive.
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Five Below’s ‘maniacal focus’ on the customer pays off
CEO Winnie Park attributed some of its Q2 success to a shift away from traditional media spending channels last year.
World Cup Sales And Regional Momentum Drive Grupo Éxito Profit Surge
Colombian-based Grupo Éxito registered a 31.6% surge in consolidated net profit for H1 2026, to COP 316 billion (€86 million).
Victoria’s Secret embraces nostalgia, entertainment trends
The lingerie giant has also worked to improve core product like bras, which boosted Q2 sales growth across brands, categories and channels.
Walmart shoppers can now get Dunkin’ delivered alongside orders
The service follows a similar announcement with Subway as the retailer aims to become a contender in the restaurant delivery space.
Untuckit acquired by Randa
The deal will provide the DTC apparel brand with capital, global sourcing and “market-leading retail relationships” to support its next phase of growth.
Outgoing John Lewis MD: UK economy facing a ‘permacrisis’
Peter Ruis, who is due to step down as managing director of John Lewis this month, has said that British businesses are facing a “permacrisis externally [which] isn’t going to go…
Waitrose launches supermarket-first “wellbeing bays”
Waitrose is grouping together products across collagen, creatine, hydration, protein and gut health in dedicated “wellbeing bays” in 52 stores, online and through on-demand…
Auction of Very Group halted as bidders fail to hit £2bn asking price
The sale of multi-brand online retailer Very Group is close to being scrapped, according to reports. Sky News has learnt that a sale process is unlikely to proceed after potential…
Lower Calvin Klein sales drag down PVH
PVH saw its revenue decline by 3% in the second quarter to $2.1 billion (approximately 1.78 billion euros). Calvin Klein was the main factor dragging down the figure, while Tommy…
B&Q amongst businesses paying staff below minimum wage
DIY retailer B&Q is one of hundreds of UK businesses named by the government for paying staff below the minimum wage. B&Q underpaid 4,530 workers a total of more than £456,000…
Carrefour To Deliver Licensing Keynote At Brand Licensing Europe
Carrefour will join licensees Jazwares and Sun City for an exclusive keynote panel at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe.