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Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported first-quarter results ahead of expectations as growth soared internationally but slowed in its largest market, the Americas.

Ikea’s upcoming virtual Roblox store will be the first to pay physical employees for working in the metaverse.

Retailers are deftly blending e-commerce and brick-and-mortar to deliver more robust experiences to consumers.

Vintage-inspired leather goods and accessories brand Patricia Nash Designs has entered the physical retail space.

Smoothie King is expanding its footprint in Michigan’s second-largest market.

A struggling direct-to-consumer brand which recently shuttered all its physical stores has a new owner.

Miniso is planning to expand its footprint in America’s largest city.

Etsy Inc. is expanding the digital options it is offering gift shoppers.

Foot Locker reported better-than-expected profit and comparable sales for its first quarter amid signs that its turnaround plan may be starting to take hold.

A new Forrester forecast is bullish on e-commerce’s growth trajectory during the next four years.