As American Girl turns 40, Mattel grapples with bringing dolls into a new era
The original six American Girl historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina...
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Retail industry says Trump tariff reversal is a win, even as uncertainty remains
The retail industry on Friday said the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down some of President Donald Trump's global tariffs...
Super Bowl 60 is set to kick off with a packed ad slate, Bad Bunny halftime and prediction markets at the fore
A view of Levi's Stadium ahead of the Super Bowl LX game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle...
Allbirds becomes latest retailer to close brick-and-mortar stores in shift to online focus
A woman walks past an Allbirds store in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 2021.Al Drago | Bloomberg...
Tariffs hit boots, bags and more as leather prices jump — and relief could be years away
Different types of leather are seen at the Rio of Mercedes cowboy boot factory, on July 31, 2025, in Mercedes,...
Tanger CEO says retailers are 'discounting to meet the consumer' this holiday season
U.S. shoppers are willing to spend this holiday season — despite falling consumer confidence and anxiety over prices — but...
Holiday retail spending rose 4.2% this season, driven by e-commerce and electronics: Visa report
U.S. consumers showed resilience this holiday season, driving retail spending up 4.2% year over year, according to preliminary data released...
Nike is set to report earnings after the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects
A shopper carries Nike bags in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg...
Activist investor Elliott builds over $1 billion stake in Lululemon, puts forth CEO candidate
The Lululemon logo can be seen on a store in Manhattan.Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesActivist investor Elliott...
Holiday shopping turnout jumps to 202.9 million people during Thanksgiving weekend, NRF says
A person carries shopping bags during Black Friday shopping at Garden State Plaza on November 28, 2025 in Paramus, New...
How Black Friday became a retail letdown: 'To sustain the ride, they started to dilute it'
Black Friday early morning shoppers rush in as the doors are opened at a Walmart store in Fairfax, Virginia, Nov....
Black Friday is most popular with Gen Z, even as the holiday loses its shine, new survey finds
Black Friday signage at a Target store ahead of Black Friday in Jersey City, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, Nov....
Dick's Sporting Goods to shutter some Foot Locker stores to protect profits
A Dick's Sporting Goods store in Pleasant Hill, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg...
Skims valued at $5 billion after new funding round as it accelerates store expansion
Skims underwear is displayed on a shelf at a Nordstrom store on March 25, 2025 in Corte Madera, California. Justin Sullivan...
Lululemon shares plunge as earnings guidance falls well short of estimates
Sign at the entrance to the Lululemon store in Midtown Manhattan. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesLululemon shares plunged...
Gap will add beauty products to Old Navy stores later this year
A sign hangs in a GAP Outlet store window on May 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty...
American Eagle stock soars 20% as retailer says Sydney Sweeney campaign is 'best' to date, beats earnings
American Eagle said Wednesday its partnership with Sydney Sweeney has been its "best" advertising campaign to date as it announced...
Macy's shares jump 20% as retailer tops earnings estimates, raises outlook
Macy's posted fiscal second-quarter earnings Wednesday that easily topped Wall Street's expectations, as it said revamped stores helped sales trends.The...
Gap stock falls as retailer misses sales expectations, warns tariffs will impact profits
Gap stock fell in extended trading on Thursday after the company warned tariffs will impact its profits moving forward.When Gap...
Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon questions stock drop: 'It was about as good of a quarter as any retailer could have in any environment'
Walmart's former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Thursday's stock drop is bizarre.The big-box retailer lifted its full-year sales and earnings...
