EXCLUSIVE: The most common way companies mitigate tariff costs is…Continuing uncertainty regarding tariffs is causing companies that sell physical products to take corrective measures. Footwear brand Allbirds to be acquired by American Exchange GroupAllbirds is getting a new owner. Numerator: Two-thirds of Easter shopping to take place in-store Easter shoppers will gravitate towards low-price, discount retailers for their holiday needs. Online sneaker platform Goat Group launches site for everyday shoppers You don’t have to be a sneakerhead to shop Sneakers.com. Firehouse Subs launches new franchise incentive program to boost growth A fast-casual hot sandwich chain is looking to strengthen its development pipeline through franchising. J.Jill swings to loss in difficult Q4 Women’s apparel retailer J.Jill had a disappointing fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 with declining sales and a shift from profit to loss. Placer.ai: Why Ikea will open its first Oklahoma store in its second-biggest market Tulsa wins over Oklahoma City. Home Depot taps Ford Motor exec as new technology chief A home improvement giant is investing in its technology operations through a new C-suite appointment. Amazon teams with Grubhub, Uber Eats for conversational food ordering Amazon continues expanding the capabilities of the latest version of its Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device. Manhattan Associates: AI will enable over $500B in global value The near-term future for artificial intelligence in retail looks bright. CVS opens first of nearly 20 pharmacy-only stores planned for 2026 A pharmacy chain has begun its rollout of a new scaled-down store concept. Swipe fees could cost Easter shoppers almost $600 million The Merchant Payments Coalition has a not-so-happy forecast for the financial impact of swipe fees on consumers who shop for Easter using credit cards. First Previous 143 144 145 146 147 Next Last
