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Mar 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Doba Announces Verified Technical Integration with Walmart Marketplace to Empower Dropshipping Sellers
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This integration enables Doba users to seamlessly sync inventory, and orders with Walmart, providing a secure, 100% automated dropshipping workflow....
Mar 18, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announces strong fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2026 (fiscal 2025). The fourth quarter fiscal 2025 consisted of 13 weeks, and the fourth quarter fiscal 2024 consisted of 14 weeks. Fiscal 2025 consisted of 52 weeks, and fiscal 2024 consisted of 53 weeks. “We are proud of our strong finish to 2025. In Q4, our comp came in at +3.2%, and we delivered an operating margin of 20.3% with earning...
Mar 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Extend Introduces Shopper Operations as Research Finds Billions in Retail Revenue at Risk From Restrictive Returns Policies
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Extend Introduces AI-native solution for brands to manage the customer relationship after checkout to reduce returns, grow margins, and build loyalty...
Mar 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announces a 15% quarterly dividend increase
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a 15% increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.76 per common share. The quarterly dividend is payable on May 22, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 17, 2026. “After another strong performance in 2025, we are proud to increase our quarterly dividend by 15%,” said Laura Alber, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We remain...
Mar 18, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Macy’s, Inc. and Macy’s Return to Annual Comparable Sales Growth; Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results Exceed Guidance
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s, Inc. and Macy’s Return to Annual Comparable Sales Growth; Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results Exceed Guidance...
Mar 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Swoosh Meets the ‘b’: Beats and Nike Unveil Historic First-Ever Collaboration for Powerbeats Pro 2
CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Beats and Nike announced the first hardware collaboration in their shared history: Powerbeats Pro 2 – Nike Special Edition. In a landmark design shift, Beats has—for the first time—shared its iconic earbud real estate with a partner, featuring the Nike Swoosh on the right bud and the signature Beats “b” on the left. The limited-edition release marries Nike’s high-energy “Volt” color palette with the industry-leading audio tech of the Powerbeats Pro 2...
Mar 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. PROMOTES VICKI MCWILLIAMS TO PRESIDENT OF STORES AND CUSTOMER CARE
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Promotes Vicki McWilliams to President of Stores and Customer Care...
Mar 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM
CATCHES Launches Generative AI with Physics-Based Sizing Technology for Fashion E-Commerce with AMIRI Powered by NVIDIA
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CATCHES, a physics-backed AI company building both application and infrastructure layers for the next generation of digital fashion experiences, today launched its Generative AI with Sizing technology (“RealFit”) – a new AI powered online consumer experience, built on NVIDIA’s CUDA platform, to provide real sizing, fit, and drape for fashion e-commerce. RealFit, announced today at NVIDIA GTC, is a capability that allows shoppers to see, with mirror-like realis...
Mar 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
JCPenney – Yes, JCPenney – Closes Out Fashion Month with The Runway Show Paris Never Saw Coming
PARIS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As fashion elite gathered in Paris, France to close out a month of exclusive fashion shows, the most talked about runway of the season was surprisingly happening nearly 5,000 miles away… in Paris... Texas. Guests were shocked to find no velvet ropes, no seating chart and no “if you have to ask” price tags. The show did, however, have an Eiffel Tower, stunning fashion, and a new standard for VIP access. It was The Other Paris Runway, and it was all unapologetically...
Mar 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Pampers Launches Pampers AMORE: The Brand’s Best Diaper Yet, Featuring a Soft as Cashmere Feel and Performance Without Compromise
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pampers Launches Pampers AMORE: The Brand’s Best Diaper Yet, Featuring a Soft as Cashmere Feel and Performance Without Compromise...
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