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Worldpanel by Numerator: Chinese Shoppers Prioritise Value as Retailers Embrace AI and Private Label Growth
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--China's FMCG market is beginning to recover, but shoppers are continuing to make careful spending decisions as they look for better value in everyday purchases. According to the latest FMCG Market Review from Worldpanel by Numerator, consumer demand remained subdued during the first half of 2026, although performance improved in the second quarter as household spending recovered. Overall FMCG sales were broadly stable during the first six months of the year, declining...
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Kontoor Brands Appoints C.J. King as General Manager, Helly Hansen, North America, Sport
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), today announced that C.J. King will join Kontoor Brands as General Manager, Helly Hansen®, North America, Sport effective August 31. In this role, King will be responsible for leading all aspects of Helly Hansen’s North America Sport business, including commercial strategy and marketplace execution. As a member of the Helly Hansen leadership team, he will report to Børre Hegbom, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Helly Hans...
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended August 1, 2026. Second-quarter total revenues were $115.3 million, compared to $124.2 million Second-quarter pre-tax income was $11.6 million, compared to $15.3 million Second-quarter diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) totaled $0.70, compared to $0.94 For the first half of fiscal 2026, the Company returned $22.7 million to shareholders through share repurc...
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announces strong second quarter 2026 results
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) today announced operating results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2026 versus the second quarter ended August 3, 2025. “We delivered a very strong second quarter. In Q2, our comp came in at 6.2%, with total revenue growth of 6.7%, and we drove an operating margin of 17.3% with earnings per share of $2.10. Every brand delivered again in the quarter, driven by strong execution across our brands, our channels, and our team,”...
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Blue Yonder’s New Agentic AI Tackles Retail’s Costliest Problems: Stockouts and Returns
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Yonder, the AI company for supply chain, today announced new retail innovations as part of its Cognitive Solutions portfolio, designed to help hardlines and softlines retailers move from insight to action with agentic AI and connected retail decisioning. The latest enhancements create tighter alignment across forecasting, inventory planning, fulfillment, customer service and returns on the Blue Yonder Platform. Retailers can now respond faster to changing demand, i...
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Kohl's Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) today reported results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026. Net sales decreased 0.9% and comparable sales decreased 0.9% Gross margin increased 305 basis points Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.28 and a year to date EPS of $1.18 Raises full year 2026 financial outlook Restarting share repurchase program Michael Bender, Kohl’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are confident that th...
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Perion Acquires PRN, a Leading In-Store Retail Media Company with Exclusive Multi-Year Partnerships Across Some of North America’s Largest Retailers
NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perion (NASDAQ & TASE: PERI), an advanced technology leader solving for the complexities of digital advertising through AI-native execution infrastructure, today announced it is accelerating its in-store media presence with the acquisition of PRN, a leading In-Store Retail Media company. The transaction amount is up to $12 million and is expected to be accretive from closing. Physical retail accounts for more than 80% of U.S. retail commerce, an...
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Ryder 2026 E-commerce Consumer Study: New Trends Emerge as 64% of Shoppers Adopt AI; Expectations Evolve Beyond Price
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) today published its 12th annual benchmark study of U.S. consumer online shopping behaviors, preferences, and expectations, “Beyond Price: What’s Driving Consumer Shopping Behavior.” The study examines how consumers balance convenience, cost, and experience, providing brands and retailers with actionable insights to refine their e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment strategies in an increasingly complex retail landscape. Download the full Ryd...
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Kohl's Names Arianne Parisi Chief Customer Officer
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kohl's today announced that Arianne Parisi has been named Kohl's Chief Customer Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender....
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New HarrisX and Allison Worldwide Study Reveals Gen Alpha Teens Emerge as the CMOs of the American Household – While Moms Remain the Chief Household Officers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New HarrisX-Allison Worldwide study shows how Gen Alpha teens and their parents each uniquely influence brand performance across American households....