Sept. 9, 2025
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
The start of September means the holidays are quickly approaching. Retailers are starting to announce seasonal hiring goals and market their Halloween assortment. As always, the brick-and-mortar experience continues to be an important part of the festivities, though its role continues to evolve every year.
Join me at our live, virtual event on Sept. 10 when I moderate a session about retail store strategy this holiday season. I’ll be breaking down the topic with Target’s Vice President of Store Operations Michael Scrafford and Aptos Vice President of Strategy and Product Nikki Baird.
My talented colleagues will also be discussing the following topics:
- Strategic insights on how the trade war is shaping consumer behavior and operations.
- Early identification of emerging shopping trends that will define this season.
- Practical solutions to supply chain disruptions that could impact your Q4 performance.
Register for the free event here.
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Dani James
Reporter, Retail Dive
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The retailer's current chief merchant will retire next year and Brent Beebe will be promoted to the role in April.
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The footwear retailer, which relies on a strong back-to-school season, emphasized sequential gains but said the macro environment remains tough.
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Longtime Etsy executive Rafe Colburn has taken on duties from Nick Daniel, who was chief product officer until Friday.
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Co-brand credit cards are a valuable lifecycle marketing tool for brands looking to build loyalty.
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Consumers are tightening their purse strings and prioritizing essentials while cutting back on discretionary goods.
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The weekly episodes, in partnership with TalkShopLive and WeTheHobby, will give viewers access to exclusive product drops, giveaways and content.
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This webinar explores how retailers are leveraging AI to optimize front- and back-of-house operations:
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Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack will oversee Foot Locker alongside two presidents, including 26-year Nike veteran Ann Freeman.
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Smart brands are discovering that invisible tech creates the most meaningful customer connections. Explore strategies for using AI to enhance rather than replace human interactions in this webinar.
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