Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
February 18, 2026
Eddie Bauer, a retail sportswear company, has filed for bankruptcy driven by a shift in consumer preferences.
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Stanton Optical opens in 4 Staples stores
February 17, 2026
Stanton Optical is opening its first four "store-in-store" locations inside Staples stores in the Philadelphia area.
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1-800-Flowers.com joins Instacart app
February 12, 2026
1-800-Flowers.com has joined the Instacart app, providing delivery from more than 700 participating florists across the 1-800-Flowers.com network.
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The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops now home for Wahlburgers locations
February 6, 2026
Wahlburgers, the burger chain founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg, announced a major national expansion strategy, including partnerships with…
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Kendra Scott taps Chris Blakeslee as CEO
January 23, 2026
Kendra Scott Design has appointed Chris Blakeslee as CEO.
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Woof Gang enjoys robust sales, footprint growth
January 20, 2026
Pet grooming brand Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming saw a 25% year over year sales boost in 2025 and doubled its footprint in three years.
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Luxury vintage retailer deploys Digital Wave platform for systems upgrade
January 12, 2026
What Goes Around Comes Around, a vintage luxury retailer, is deploying the Digital Wave Technology ONE Platform as part of a digital modernization strategy.
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Dog grooming service Woof Gang chief talks digital roadmap strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Pet retailer Woof Gang is embracing digital technology to drive growth, enhance pet owners’ experience and build a fully integrated tech stack to drive value…
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Woof Gang debuts app for booking, managing appointments
November 19, 2025
Woof Gang, the fourth largest pet retailer in the U.S., has launched its first-ever app that lets customers book, manage and confirm grooming appointments.
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Designs Direct renews Digital Wave Technology partnership
November 14, 2025
Designs Direct, a home décor designer and manufacturer, has renewed its partnership with Digital Wave Technology, which provides AI-native enterprise solutions.
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Tommy Bahama taps Aptos ONE for next-gen retail experience
November 13, 2025
Tommy Bahama is deploying the Aptos One mobile point-of-sale application to enhance the guest experience, optimize store operations and support growth…
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Bath & Body Works arrives on 600-plus college campuses
November 12, 2025
Bath & Body Works is entering college campuses nationwide, selling products in more than 600 campus stores.
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AR reality experience propelling an engaging footwear shopping experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
An AR experience featuring a friendly monster named Tootsie is making footwear measuring a fun time for young shoppers.
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Mini art vending machine finds a home at a brewery
November 4, 2025
A vending machine at Commonwealth Brewing Co. in Fairfax, Virginia, is offering miniature art prints instead of snacks as part of a local initiative to…
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Footasylum teams with invent.ai to drive revenue, better inventory process
October 30, 2025
Footasylum, a streetwear retailer, is teaming up with invent.ai to optimize inventory planning and improve transfer efficiency while also reducing lost sales…
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PetSmart looking to hire on feline, canine toy testers
October 14, 2025
PetSmart is searching for its next chief toy tester —one of the canine kind and one of the feline kind.
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DSW deploys Tootsie foot scanning featuring an AR experience
October 7, 2025
Footwear retailer DSW has deployed the Tootsie Foot Scanning solution, from Aetrex Inc., which now boasts an augmented reality experience.
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Zales taps Wunderkind Ads for CTV campaign
October 1, 2025
Zales teamed up with Wunderkind Ads on a connected TV campaign conducted in partnership with Xumo, a streaming venture between Comcast and Charter…
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Rack Room Shoes debuts lighthouse concept stores
September 30, 2025
Rack Room Shoes is continuing its national expansion with the opening of seven "lighthouse concept stores" aimed at enhancing the shopping experience.
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Michaels hiring 10K-plus seasonal workers for holiday season
September 17, 2025
Michaels plans to hire more than 10,000 seasonal positions for this year's holiday shopping season.
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