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After demise of Joann locations, fabric is now in 90% of Michaels stores
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (313+ words) The craft retailer has expanded its Knit & Sew Shop and is hosting events in honor of National Sewing Month to celebrate. Michaels is cutting a wide swath with the expansion of its Knit & Sew Shop. The craft retailer acquired Joann’s…...
Target introduces AI-powered photo search, review features
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (312+ words) The retailer is accelerating its AI features to boost personalization and product discovery. Target wants to help shoppers find what they need faster and in a more personalized way by utilizing AI. So far, the retailer’s Review Insights feature has…...
Holiday spending forecast to top $1 trillion
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (379+ words) Inflation is expected to account for much of the increase, according to a new report from Bain & Company. Though an increase in holiday sales is expected this year, several factors could curtail consumers’ holiday cheer. High gas prices, tariffs, growing…...
Ace Hardware: ‘We’re in the business of building national brands’
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (875+ words) The retailer introduced new ways brands can build awareness through its retail media network at its inaugural Upfront event in Chicago. Ace Hardware launched its retail media network with a blank slate. The hardware retailer debuted RedVest Media about a…...
Petco loses millions due to loyalty program
1+ week, 1+ day ago (255+ words) When Petco Perks launched in Q2, “customer point redemption volumes far exceeded our initial projections,” CEO Joel Anderson said. Following its initial launch, Petco Perks became a victim of its own success. The loyalty relaunch focused on removing friction from the…...
How AI is powering Target’s back-to-school push
1+ week, 3+ day ago (482+ words) The mass retailer is utilizing AI for wish lists and recommended actions on its e-commerce site, Target’s senior vice president of technology told Retail Dive. The mass retailer found that customers who build wish lists drive about 45% higher demand in…...
Sephora to pilot TikTok Shop experience
1+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) The beauty retailer will debut exclusive monthly drops through the social media’s e-commerce feature with content-led videos and a TikTok Live. Sephora will debut on TikTok Shop in the U.S. through a pilot starting on Sept. 19. The launch will feature…...
Kohl’s names Walmart fashion alum as chief merchant
1+ week, 4+ day ago (415+ words) Ryan Waymire, who has also had merchandising roles at Wayfair, FabFitFun, Amazon and Target, will replace Nick Jones. After years of struggles in an ongoing turnaround, Kohl’s more recent changes to merchandising, pricing and marketing may be gaining some traction....
The Home Depot extends AI assistance in local stores
1+ week, 4+ day ago (249+ words) The retailer expanded its AI shopping assistant, Magic Apron, to include localized store knowledge to help customers quickly find items, ask product-specific questions and get project advice. Magic Apron is ready to help further assist customers in their local Home…...
Macy’s names senior vice president of creative, production
1+ week, 5+ day ago (306+ words) The retailer is bringing back former staffer Maya Dukes to lead its creative strategy as it executes on its Bold New Chapter strategy. Macy’s is bringing Dukes back into the fold to help the company execute on its Bold New…...