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Tractor Supply has joined forces with Stewart for an apparel line featuring eight items that you can, yes, buy. 

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Plus, you weigh in on whether working from home should preclude promotions. 

Hot Topic: Should retailers make shoppers buy additional items to get one that’s in high demand? 

A quarter of consumers making less than $50,000 a year said they were eating less fast food: survey.

Fast food joints face uncertainty as low income consumers pull back on spending

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US retail sales jumped 1.7% month-over-month, the Commerce Department reported this week. 

Gas prices drive up March retail sales

As the iconic underwear retailer marks its 150th year, Mark Fedyk told Retail Brew about what keeps the brand relevant today.

Jockey’s president and COO on the brand’s enduring legacy

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The update comes as the retail giant caters more to higher-income shoppers. 

Walmart’s Great Value private label brand is getting a facelift

Vidhi Choudhary

People will find AI across digital touch screens, other times in audio summaries plus behind the scenes in inventory management tools.

How is AI showing up in retail stores?

Elina Vilk talks about how David’s Bridal went from a dress seller to an everything store for weddings, and how AI is serving its new strategy. 

David’s Bridal’s CBO on how AI is ‘not a vehicle for ROI’ 

Plus, the convenience services industry is meeting in Las Vegas. 

This Week in Retail: 4/20 and March retail sales 

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From Prompt to Purchase: Transactions and Tracking in the AI Era 

As shoppers become more selective and value-conscious, retailers must constantly adapt to shifting behaviors and rising expectations. Explore the trends shaping where and how consumers shop today, and what they mean for retail strategy in 2026.

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Jockey’s president and COO on 150 years.

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The second iteration of the beauty retailer’s viral event held in Orlando, Florida, this month showcased massive beauty hauls’ ability to strengthen brand and consumer connections.