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  • Target, Walmart vie for beauty customers
  • Ulta’s prestige beauty shines despite consumer pressure
  • Westfield Specialty eyes scale in specialty push with strong Q1 result

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

Target, Walmart vie for beauty customers

The retailers are investing in ways to court beauty consumers away from specialty retailers, trying new staffing models and remixing the merchandising assortment.

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

Ulta’s prestige beauty shines despite consumer pressure

The retailer's sales jumped 11% in Q1 with the help of higher-end offerings. Meanwhile, the company is plotting an experiential store in New York City.

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insurancebusinessmag.com /1 month ago

Westfield Specialty eyes scale in specialty push with strong Q1 result

Latest results signalled continuing expansion in US and international markets while holding underwriting discipline

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insurancebusinessmag.com /1 month ago

Liberty Specialty Markets moves on mid-market retail's coverage gap

Bespoke programmes, pre-inception site visits, regional hubs - and a message about where the mid-market is heading

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forbes.com /2 weeks ago

Target Plus Dials Up The Plus As New Brands Join Its Invite-Only Marketplace

Target expands its curated marketplace with brands that support its differentiated merchandising strategy, putting 'Tar-zhay' spin to stand apart from competitors.

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nrn.com /1 month ago

For Tommy Bahama, restaurants and retail are a potent pairing

The clothing company has carved out a unique niche in casual dining with its combination of retail stores and restaurants.

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vmsd.com /2 weeks ago

FAO Schwarz Shops Slated for 9 Nordstroms

Partnership to deliver experiential retail, specialty products and exclusive collaborations.

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retailcustomerexperience.com /6 days ago

Saks strategy is high-end shopping, white-glove service

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reviewjournal.com /2 weeks ago

New retailers coming to shopping centers on Strip

Fashion Show Las Vegas and Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort are each welcoming new and well-known retailers.

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vmsd.com /1 month ago

On Our Radar: Dolls Kill, Las Vegas

The new flagship is housed in immersive entertainment venue Area 15.

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

Dick’s plots 100 Lids shop-in-shops by the end of the summer

A partnership featuring licensed and lifestyle headwear is already available at 46 locations and will expand nationwide in the months to come.

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businessreport.com /1 month ago

Roundup- US retail industry - Anthropic opportunity

Roundup- US retail industry - Anthropic opportunity

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

Michaels boosts party supplies by 60%, opens DIY bars

The crafts retailer is adding more than 600 new items this year as it works to capture market share left behind by Joann and Party City.

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seekingalpha.com /1 week ago

Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Retail/Restaurant Outlook

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retailcustomerexperience.com /3 weeks ago

American Eagle Outfitters signs flagship lease

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retaildive.com /1 week ago

For luxury, the in-store experience still reigns

Aspirational clients ultimately want human interactions and unique experiences from luxury brands.

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njbiz.com /2 weeks ago

Spencer’s continues six-decade legacy at Cherry Hill Mall

The shopping staple debuted a larger, redesigned store in South Jersey, honoring the retailer's 1963 debut. The post Spencer’s continues six-decade legacy at Cherry Hill Mall appea...

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vmsd.com /3 weeks ago

Openings: Bed Bath & Beyond + Container Store, True Religion and Wayfair

Retailers detail expansions to their physical footprints.

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toybook.com /1 month ago

Stock This! 10 Products for Specialty Retailers to Order Right Now

Hot products that should be on specialty retailers' radar. The post Stock This! 10 Products for Specialty Retailers to Order Right Now appeared first on The Toy Book.

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

The Weekly Closeout: Burlington plots store openings, Mattel expands Brick Shop

The off-price retailer plans to open over 100 new locations this year, while the toy company debuted new brick sets featuring Lamborghini and Chevrolet.

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vmsd.com /5 days ago

Aritzia Sets Debut in 3 New U.S. Markets

Canadian retailer to open two stores in the South and one in the Midwest.

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toybook.com /1 month ago

The Future Is Responsible: A Playbook for Specialty Retailers

Specialty retailers are in a prime position to connect with consumers on ethics. The post The Future Is Responsible: A Playbook for Specialty Retailers appeared first on The Toy Bo...

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

Beauty shoppers are hunting for value. Dollar stores are ready.

The product category — which continued to grow in Q1 — has become more relevant to Dollar Tree in recent years, the retailer’s chief merchant told Retail Dive.

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vmsd.com /1 month ago

Food Fight: Grocery Competitors and Rivals Gear Up

U.S. grocery customers have an appetite for lower costs, prepared food options and an overall upgraded experience. Major players reveal battle plans while specialties look for entr...

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