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- 5/19/2026
Visa: Scams now dominate the consumer payment fraud category
More and more consumers are falling victims to scams as criminals prioritize social engineering over direct system breaches. - 5/19/2026
Fanatics partners to launch sports-fans focused credit card
Global sports retail giant Fanatics has entered into a multi-faceted partnership with American Express. - 5/19/2026
TJX Cos. sales jump 9%; Q2 off to 'good start'
TJX Cos. reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and revenue as increased customer traffic fueled sales gains across all its divisions. - 5/19/2026
Fanatics Commerce taps former Rothy’s exec to head marketing
The direct-to-consumer fan apparel platform within Fanatics has tapped a veteran retail executive to a new, expanded leadership role - 5/19/2026
Wendy’s taps industry veteran as its new CEO
A familiar face is returning to Wendy's — this time as its chief executive. - 5/19/2026
Target Q1 tops estimates with strongest sales gains in four years
Target came out of the gate swinging in its first quarter, with better-than-expected sales in all six of its main merchandising categories as its turnaround efforts to attract shoppers gain momentum. - 5/18/2026
Canada's T&T Supermarket to make California debut, with more to come
A banner owned by Canada's Loblaw Companies will soon make its California debut. - 5/18/2026
YouGov: Baby boomers are big TikTok users
TikTok’s user base — and its influence on shopping, entertainment and media habits — now extends far beyond younger generations. - 5/18/2026
Inventory mangement startup backed by American Eagle CEO hits $1B valuation
An AI-powered, retail inventory intelligence platform has raised $170 million in Series B funding, bringing the company’s valuation to $1 billion. - 5/18/2026
Home Depot Q1 sales rise 5% despite headwinds
The Home Depot got a sales lift in April fueled by strong demand in its spring-related and “pro” categories. - 5/18/2026
Claire’s partners to expand its brand to 7,000 stores across North America
Claire’s is expanding its brand reach and also entering new categories less than a year after it was acquired out of bankruptcy by Ames Watson. - 5/18/2026
Gap Inc. taps retail veteran as CEO of Banana Republic
A seasoned retail fashion veteran is filling a position at Banana Republic that’s been vacant for two years.