Marie Albiges

1 week ago | mytotalretail.com | Marie Albiges

Home decor retail chain Kirkland's announced Tuesday it is rebranding to The Brand House Collective as part of its ongoing transformation and association with Beyond Inc, whose portfolio includes Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and Buybuy BABY. Beyond acquired the rights to Kirkland's IP and brand name for $5 million in May, granting Kirkland's a license to open and operate Bed Bath & Beyond Home and buybuy BABY stores within a neighborhood format retail footprint.

1 week ago | womeninretail.com | Marie Albiges

While we’re still feeling the love and basking in the glow of the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, we’re super excited for our upcoming “road show” to keep the party going through the remainder of the year!Women in Retail Leadership Circle “On the Road” events bring a one-day version of the Summit to a city near you. These valuable events enable women in leadership positions at retail companies the opportunity to network, learn from each other, and improve business processes.

2 weeks ago | mytotalretail.com | Marie Albiges

Walmart announced last week it has launched a new artificial intelligence assistant called "Sparky" that will summarize product reviews, offer recommendations and help shoppers plan purchases. Separately, the global coffee chain Starbucks unveiled a generative AI assistant for baristas that will allow employees to ask questions about menu items and troubleshoot equipment issues, according to multiple news outlets.

3 weeks ago | mytotalretail.com | Marie Albiges

Peloton has launched an online marketplace for buying and selling used bikes, treadmills, and brand accessories, multiple news outlets reported this week. Dubbed Peloton Repowered, the marketplace — available in New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Boston — gives discounts on the used equipment activation fee to buyers, and discounts on Peloton equipment purchases to sellers.

1 month ago | mytotalretail.com | Marie Albiges

Macy's cut its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday despite higher-than-expected quarterly earnings, saying in a news release it would hike prices to offset tariffs. CNBC reported that the department store chain reduced its earnings outlook because of higher tariffs, more promotions, and "some moderation" in discretionary spending. Macy's generated $4.6 billion in sales in the first quarter of 2025 — more than it predicted — with its brands Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury growing sales.