A recap of the latest retail news and developments

  • Justice collaborates with Minecraft for a limited-edition collection
  • Bank of America downgrades Figs due to spending pullbacks
  • Puma plans to open a design space in Los Angeles
  • Taft launches its first women’s collection
  • Sherwin-Williams launches ‘The Loneliest Color’ campaign with Dapper Dan
  • Haribo offers unicorn-themed stay for gummy lovers
  • Shoes for Crews files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • Levi’s Q1 revenue falls 7.8% but beats expectations
  • Amazon scales back Just Walk Out tech and cuts jobs in Physical Stores Technology team
  • Amazon launches Amazon One app for contactless palm recognition

Here’s a recap of the latest retail news and developments: – Tween brand Justice collaborates with Minecraft for a limited-edition collection available exclusively at Walmart. – Bank of America downgrades Figs due to spending pullbacks from its core customer base. – Puma announces plans to open a design space in Los Angeles to win share in the U.S. market. – Taft launches its first women’s collection, offering a fresh, feminine perspective on its bestselling men’s shoes. – Sherwin-Williams partners with Dapper Dan for ‘The Loneliest Color’ campaign to rediscover the beauty of its least popular color. – Haribo offers a unicorn-themed stay for gummy lovers at its Treat Retreat in New York City. – Shoes for Crews files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, holding $480 million in debt. – Levi’s Q1 revenue falls 7.8% but beats expectations, with strength in DTC sales and renewed strength in the U.S. – Amazon scales back Just Walk Out tech and cuts jobs in its Physical Stores Technology team. – Amazon launches Amazon One app for contactless palm recognition at various locations. These are just a few highlights from the week in retail. Stay tuned for more updates and news.

Factuality Level: 3
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