Joe Keenan
July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market. The holding company for brands including Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank had net income of $44.9 million in the three months ended May 2 on revenue of $681.8 million, compared with net…
July 8, 2026 at 6:32 pm
In this episode of Total Retail Tech Insights, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan speaks with Traci Bower, senior vice president of revenue at Sezzle, a forward-thinking fintech company committed to financially empowering the next generation through its purpose-driven payment platform. Listen in as Bower shares the unique career path that led to her current leadership role at…
July 8, 2026 at 5:52 pm
U.S. container imports surged 8.2 percent in June from the year earlier, supply chain technology provider Descartes Systems Group said on Wednesday, after buyers rushed in goods to avoid potential new tariffs and higher transportation costs tied to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. U.S. seaports handled 2,400,627 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month. For the…
July 8, 2026 at 9:28 am
Walmart has lowered prices on thousands of products, including beef, Coca-Cola and laundry detergent, saying the cuts are aimed at reducing the costs of seasonal summer items. The largest U.S. retailer on Monday said the price cuts will be available in its stores and in Sam's Club locations, on Walmart.com, SamsClub.com, and through the Walmart and…
July 6, 2026 at 5:48 pm
In episode 511, Total Retail Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Alex Faherty, co-founder and CEO of Faherty, a certified B Corp™ premium lifestyle apparel brand known for its quality craftsmanship and surf-inspired coastal style. Alex launched the brand in 2013 with his twin brother, Mike, bringing their childhood dream to life (1:00). He shares how Faherty…
July 6, 2026 at 5:29 pm
7-Eleven has sued Nike, accusing the company of copying the convenience store's signature colors for its newest sneaker launch planned on July 11, known as "7-Eleven Day." The convenience store chain filed a lawsuit last week in a federal court in Texas, alleging that the new Air Max 95 sneaker launch features a "confusingly similar imitation of 7-Eleven’s…
July 1, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Kroger announced Wednesday it will acquire regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal, marking the grocery giant's first major acquisition since regulators blocked its proposed $25 billion merger with Albertsons nearly two years ago. The acquisition will strengthen Kroger's presence across several Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic markets as traditional grocery chains compete with Walmart…
June 29, 2026 at 5:15 pm
U.S. retailers drove $26.4 billion in online spend during Amazon Prime Day (June 23-26), representing 9.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth. Sales outpaced Adobe’s initial forecast of $26.3 billion. Amazon Prime Day and its accompanying shopping events at competitive retailers is changing the shape of the summer shopping season, which is beginning to rival the holiday period. As…
June 24, 2026 at 2:17 pm
Ulta Beauty shoppers will soon be able to purchase Bath & Body Works' signature fragrances, hand soaps and candles in more than 600 stores as both companies pursue turnaround plans that include more partnerships. Part of Bath & Body Works' "Consumer-First Formula" aims to give shoppers more ways to find the company's lotions and candles,…
June 23, 2026 at 6:02 pm
Walmart, which has developed one of the most sophisticated retail media networks, advanced its advertising strategy on Tuesday to sell more ad space across connected TV (CTV). The retailer announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Vibe.co, a self-serve CTV ad platform that aims to simplify advertising for small and midsized businesses (SMBs).…
