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newAuthentic Brands Group names president
The company has tapped Matt Maddox, former CEO of hotel and casino company Wynn Resorts, to lead the company’s global brand growth.
- 17 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 6:18pm -
newSephora to redesign entire store fleet
The changes range from minor updates to overhauls, as the beauty company embarks on the largest capital project in its history.
- 18 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 5:55pm -
newASAP Rocky, a Burberry scarf and the ‘road back to authenticity’
CEO Joshua Schulman’s turnaround plan focuses on the outerwear and scarf categories — and it might be working.
- 18 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 5:38pm -
newRetail job cuts spiked in December
Downsizing in the critical holiday month was up more than 2,800% year over year, a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas found.
- 19 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 5:03pm -
newMacy’s doubles down on its ‘three-brand portfolio’
CEO Tony Spring said that Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury are stronger together thanks to back-end synergies.
- 19 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 4:49pm -
Amazon to end Prime Try Before You Buy
AI feature adoption is reducing the need for physical try-ons, the company said.
- 2 days ago 13 Jan 25, 6:05pm -
These retailers could file for bankruptcy in 2025
From Beyond Inc. to Glossier, here’s who’s most at risk in the year ahead.
- 2 days ago 13 Jan 25, 4:12pm -
Campaign Trail: Dollar Shave Club gets back to its disruptive roots
The direct-to-consumer trailblazer is updating its irreverent streak after a period at Unilever that “neutered” the brand’s edginess, per CEO Larry Bodner.
- 2 days ago 13 Jan 25, 3:59pm -
How Walmart’s latest brand refresh reinforces bigger digital ambitions
The first such update since 2008 for the big-box store introduces more vibrant colors and promotes its spark logo as a stronger stand-alone brand asset.
- 2 days ago 13 Jan 25, 3:50pm -
Reebok’s US operations acquired by Galaxy Universal
Under new ownership, the company plans to open more full-price or experiential stores, according to a Reebok executive.
- 2 days ago 13 Jan 25, 3:10pm -

Chain Store Age

newLast Mile Investments acquires two outdoor Houston centers
Ohio-based real estate investment firm Last Mile Investments (LMI) is expanding its presence in the Lone Star State.
- 8 hours ago 15 Jan 25, 3:43am -
newSurvey: Gen Z values in-store shopping
Digitally-native Gen Z shoppers are more likely to visit retail stores than older generations, with many saying they enjoy the experience of in-store shopping.
- 9 hours ago 15 Jan 25, 2:26am -
newConference Board: Global CEOs most worried about a trade war, recession
Geopolitical risks that can result in such impacts as production delays, sanctions and more are among the major worries of corporate executives around the world. Closer to home, the U.S. national debt is a major concern.
- 10 hours ago 15 Jan 25, 1:43am -
newLowe's, Home Depot pledge millions to support wildfire relief efforts in SoCal
Two home improvement giants are offering support for those impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
- 11 hours ago 15 Jan 25, 1:05am -
newAldi offers best value, low everyday prices, according to customer survey
Fast-expanding discount grocer Aldi is touting its ability to save shoppers money on grocery essentials.
- 11 hours ago 15 Jan 25, 12:42am -
newCoStar: Service-based brands will be biggest leasers of real estate space in 2025
Food and beverage tenants snapped up 20% of leases last year.
- 11 hours ago 15 Jan 25, 12:30am -
newShake Shack plots massive expansion
Shake Shack is planning to more than quadruple its domestic restaurant count.
- 12 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 11:47pm -
newBig Lots leases available for sale nationwide
Gordon Brothers is offering Big Lots leases for sale nationwide.
- 12 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 11:32pm -
newFreddy's adds 15 stores to pipeline; to enter new East Coast state
After adding dozens of new locations to its pipeline in 2024, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is starting off the new year by signing three new franchise deals.
- 13 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 11:11pm -
newStudy: Fewer holiday shopping trips, but bigger spend; bookstores make comeback
Holiday shoppers consolidated their trips this season, making fewer visits but spending more on high-value purchases.
- 13 hours ago 14 Jan 25, 10:24pm -