Weekender: Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?

Weekender

July 5, 2025 | A roundup of this week’s most read stories

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Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?

In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.

Saks Global $600M deal with bondholders includes $200M in new financing

As the holidays loom and past vendor payments come due, the package replaces a previous proposal for $350 million in new financing.

Dollar General temporarily drops prices on 1K items during summer sale

The retailer’s “7 Days of Savings” event starts Sunday, as consumers stretch their budgets during the back-to-school shopping season.

The shift in eCommerce: How sellers are finding growth beyond legacy marketplaces

The marketplace game has changed — sellers are finding power in platforms like AliExpress.

Consumers want more value — beyond low prices

Economic uncertainty driven by inflation and other factors is altering consumers’ perception of value, according to new research from Deloitte.

How Target is tackling back-to-school marketing with dual campaigns

Two new efforts feature tactics like influencer marketing as the big-box store prioritizes promoting value and an on-trend product assortment.

How Retailers Can Align With Consumers’ Payment Needs

To be resilient and boost loyalty in an uncertain spending climate, retailers must proactively address spending power concerns while demonstrating to consumers that they come first. Learn how in this report.

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