Early childhood brand Lovevery launches online resale marketplace

A direct-to-consumer provider of educational playthings is providing a new option for families whose children outgrow their products.

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NRF: Back-to-school shopping kicked off early this year

Concerns about potential price hikes due to tariffs have jumpstarted back to school shopping this year.

Back to school season. Purchase of school supplies in a stationery store with parents. Mother and daughter. Normandy, France, September 2013; Shutterstock ID 1495955075

Genesco enters footwear licensing agreement with Wrangler

The parent company of Journeys and other footwear brands is teaming up with a denim giant.

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Survey: Consumers value in-store experience; still making unplanned purchases

While consumers say they plan to scale back spending in the face of looming tariffs, many have still found themselves making impromptu in-store purchases.

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Mall of America counts cars with video analytics

The largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America is using AI to help keep track of expansive parking environment.
Perkins Griddle & Go plots large expansion in New Jersey

A new quick-service restaurant concept is slated to expand its footprint in a major way.
New streaming TV channel to offer ‘Black Friday. Every Day’ pricing

A new live shopping channel set to launch in time for holiday shopping with the promise of “Black Friday. Every Day” pricing is looking for brands to join its lineup.
Walmart lowers back-to-school prices from 2024; launches tween apparel brand

Walmart Inc. is targeting back-to-school shoppers with discounts, a new private-label apparel brand, and streamlined online shopping for back-to-school items.
Batteries Plus adds 20 stores to pipeline in Q2

Batteries Plus is continuing its rapid expansion this year.
Meijer offering back-to-school essentials priced for $1 or less

Meijer is dropping prices on school supplies, and giving teachers a year-round in-store discount.
Survey: Two-thirds of Prime members made at least one Prime Day purchase

Despite consumers generally planning on reigning in spending, a solid majority of Amazon Prime members took advantage of the most recent Prime Day event.
EXCLUSIVE: Businesses lag in readiness for AI search and shopping

While a majority of businesses expect artificial intelligence-based discovery and shopping tools to have a major impact, many have not prepared their sites.
Starbucks calls corporate employees back to the office — or take a payout

Starbucks Corp. wants its corporate employees to spend more time in the office. And it's not an option.

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