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It\u2019s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we\u2019re still thinking about.<\/p>\n
From Janie and Jack\u2019s sweet collection to Blue Moon lip care, here\u2019s our closeout for the week.<\/p>\n
What you may have missed<\/h3>\n
Time to par-tee with Uber Eats<\/em><\/p>\nOther people order burrito bowls and fries for delivery. You order cleats and team jerseys.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Uber Technologies announced a partnership with Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods and its sister store Golf Galaxy this week. Shoppers can order items like athletic apparel, footwear and golf equipment from the stores via the Uber Eats platform.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that speed and convenience is key to our omnichannel experience, and we\u2019re excited to launch our partnership with Uber Eats as an extension of that philosophy,\u201d Scott Casciato, vice president of omnichannel fulfillment and strategy at Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods, said in a statement. \u201cWhen those moments arise where new gear is needed, this partnership with Uber Eats extends our capabilities to give our athletes convenient shopping to get the products they need fast and in a way that is convenient for them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shakira launches beauty brand Isima<\/em><\/p>\nTwenty years after \u201cHips Don\u2019t Lie\u201d was released, pop star Shakira is hoping her hair care won\u2019t either. The artist on Tuesday launched Isima, a beauty brand focused on clinically backed hair products inspired by the Latin community, which becomes available for purchase online Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The line, which includes eight products to start, emphasizes scalp, cortex and cuticle health and is meant to tackle the diverse hair types of Latin shoppers. Products range from $32 to $42 and include shampoos, conditioners, oil, serum, a hair mask and a curl perfector.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“A big part of my identity has always been my hair. I’m an artist, a performer, a daughter, a mother, and through it all I’ve had these curls that, believe me, have been through a lot,\u201d the artist, who is Isima\u2019s founder and chief community officer, said in a statement. \u201cI’ve watched friends, family, and many other women who like me, spent years trying every new product available to find the right one. I have always felt like there are a lot of products out there, but nothing to meet the challenges that come with complex hair and multiple textures.”<\/p>\n
In addition to its own website, Isima will launch exclusively at Ulta Beauty stores nationwide and on that retailer\u2019s website come July 6. Ulta will also showcase the products at its Mexico flagships in August (the retailer announced last year it would expand to that market in 2025). The beauty line is vegan, Leaping Bunny-certified and a part of Ulta\u2019s Conscious Beauty collection.<\/p>\n
Michaels celebrates Summerween <\/em><\/p>\nCraft retailer Michaels is launching boo-tiful products earlier than ever and just in time for Summerween\u00a0\u2014 the unofficial June nod to Halloween that continues to grow in popularity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The decor debuts Friday (the 13th!) in stores and rolls out throughout the summer. Collections include Trick or Treat (available Friday), Sweet & Spooky (available Friday), Dead Regency (July 25), Iridescent Moon (July 25) and Alice\u2019s Adventure (Aug.15).\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Our customers’ passion for Halloween is unmatched, and the incredible enthusiasm for last year’s collections made one thing clear: we had to go bigger and bolder than ever before,” Chief Merchandising Officer Stacey Shively said in a statement. “This year, we’re thrilled to deliver our most expansive and creatively daring Halloween assortment to date.\u201d<\/p>\n
Retail therapy<\/h3>\n
A lip balm that only comes once in a Blue Moon <\/em><\/p>\nEver taken a sip of beer and wished it was lip balm? This summer, it could be. Blue Moon is teaming up with personal care brand Eos to launch a $5 Valencia Orange Lip Balm.<\/p>\n\n\n
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The product launched Wednesday and is available on both Eos and Blue Moon\u2019s websites for a limited time. While it doesn\u2019t contain alcohol, the lip balm was \u201cspecially crafted for fans 21 and older,\u201d per a company press release.<\/p>\n
“The Valencia orange is more than a garnish. It’s a core part of our identity and what makes a Blue Moon a Blue Moon,” Courtney Benedict, vice president of marketing at Above Premium Beer at Molson Coors Beverage Company, said in a statement. “Through this unexpected partnership with Eos, we’re giving fans a whole new way to enjoy that iconic citrus taste \u2013 no Valencia orange required. It’s a fun, fresh take on what it means to brighten your summer with Blue Moon.”<\/p>\n
And it\u2019ll save shoppers a few calories too. Happy lip smacking!<\/p>\n
A sweet collection for kids<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
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Janie and Jack introduced a 25-piece collection with Milk Bar featuring looks inspired by the dessert shop\u2019s signature treats. Items in the collection range from $18.50 to $79 in sizes up to 12. It’s now available on Janie and Jack\u2019s website and enters stores nationwide on Monday.<\/p>\n
“We believe childhood should be sweet\u2014and this Milk Bar collection brings that to life in the most joyful way,” Parnell Eagle, president of Janie and Jack, said in a statement.<\/p>\n
What we\u2019re still thinking about<\/h3>\n
$1.75B<\/em><\/p>\nThat\u2019s the amount of convertible senior notes Gamestop on Wednesday announced as a proposed private offering. The retailer also intends to grant initial note purchasers an option to purchase up to an additional $250 million aggregate principal amount of notes.<\/p>\n
Gamestop said it intends to use net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes. This includes making investments consistent with GameStop\u2019s investment policy and potential acquisitions.<\/p>\n
The zero-interest notes will mature in 2032 and are convertible into either cash, company stock or a combination of cash and stock.\u00a0<\/p>\n
8.1%<\/em><\/p>\nThat\u2019s the projected drop in port volumes for May, measured in twenty-foot equivalent units or TEU, the first year-on-year decline since September 2023. The estimated volume, at 1.91 million TEU, would be the lowest since December 2023, according to the Global Port Tracker from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The decline is largely due to tariffs instituted in April, notably a 145% levy on goods from China that has since been lowered to 30%.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tariffs may go lower still following recent trade negotiations, though the situation remains in flux. Retailers are entering their busiest time of year, with inventory needed for the back-to-school and holiday seasons, so volumes are likely to pick up, though import duties remain a concern, NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cRetailers had paused their purchases and imports previously because of the significantly high tariffs,\u201d Gold said. \u201cThey are now looking to get those orders and cargo moving in order to bring as much merchandise into the country as they can before the reciprocal tariff and additional China tariff pauses end in July and August.\u201d<\/p>\n
What we\u2019re watching<\/h3>\n
U.S. immigration policy erodes normally robust spending by Hispanic consumers<\/em><\/p>\nSome retailers and brands enjoying the robust spending power of Hispanic consumers have noticed a pullback in the past several months, and the companies, along with some analysts, are pointing to current U.S. immigration policy. Executives have called out slowing growth due to a pullback from Latino consumers, according to a Wall Street Journal report this week. In March, several analysts warned that U.S. immigration policy is restraining Hispanic shoppers\u2019 spending and dragging down off-price stores.<\/p>\n
Immigration policy presents challenges to the U.S. economy broadly and retailers in particular in a few ways, including weaker population growth, a tighter labor supply and disruption from fears of deportation, Wells Fargo analysts said earlier this year. The Trump administration stepped up raids in recent days, sparking protests in Los Angeles and other major cities.<\/p>\n
These households aren\u2019t necessarily more financially challenged than others. Nearly 60% \u201creported positive sentiment about their ability to afford everyday essentials, the highest level since 2021,\u201d plus this group has higher savings and more discretionary income than others, according to Kantar\u2019s ShopperScape tracker. Yet Hispanic consumers started the year avoiding stores, with the steepest declines at supermarkets and dollar stores, Kantar said. For the first time in two years, demand from this cohort is weaker than others, according to an April report from Circana, which lists \u201cimmigration concerns\u201d among the factors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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