As American Girl turns 40, Mattel struggles to introduce dolls into a new era

American Girl’s original six historical characters – Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya – are on display at the brand’s flagship store, Luke fountain The flagship American girls place at Rockefeller Center in New York City it feels frozen in time. The air smells faintly of vanilla. Young […]

Retailers say the Trump tariff reversal is a victory even as uncertainty remains

The retail industry said Friday that the Supreme Court ruling striking down some of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would bring more predictability and free companies from the burden of higher import costs. “Today’s Supreme Court announcement on tariffs provides much-needed certainty for American businesses and manufacturers, allowing global supply chains to function without ambiguity,” […]

Olympic, Team Canada memorabilia up for grabs at the latest Hudson’s Bay auction

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Judge prevents a department store from moving into the former HBC space in the Yorkdale shopping center

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Why RepSpark’s SOC 2 Type 2 certification is a game changer for enterprise wholesale growth

Trust is the foundation of any successful brand partnership, and this is especially true of company B2B wholesaler operationsWhere sensitive brand data, retailer information, pricing strategies, inventory, order history and payment flows move through platforms every second. This is why RepSpark’s recent SOC 2 Type 2 compliance milestone is a strategic advantage for brands that […]

Generation Z and social media are pushing men’s makeup into the mainstream. The beauty industry is trying to capitalize

Pixdeluxe | E+ | Getty Images It often starts small. A little concealer. A tinted moisturizer. Maybe an eyebrow gel that goes from borrowed to purchased. For many men, like Daniel Rankin, makeup has gone from something taboo to a way to make them look less tired and more polished. “I remember thinking, ‘Am I […]

Chick-fil-A is launching its biggest marketing campaign ever as restaurant industry traffic shrinks

Temporary retro packaging will highlight Chick-fil-A’s heritage, the company said. Source: Chick-fil-A For Chick-fil-A’s 80th anniversary, the chicken chain is pulling out all the stops: retro packaging, collectible cups, themed merchandise and even the chance to win free food for a year. The chain’s anniversary comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining traffic. To […]

Boxing Day draws shoppers despite bad weather in Toronto, much of Ontario

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