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Ulta Beauty Buys British Beauty Retailer Space NK

Ulta Beauty has purchased Space NK from Manzanita Capital, a private equity firm specializing in the beauty industry.…

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S&P Global Downgrades Saks’ Credit Rating, Calls $600 Million Financing Deal ‘Tantamount to a Default’

In light of a proposed debt restructuring announced earlier this month by Saks Global, S&P Global Ratings has…

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Levi's "Pool Hall" ad staring Beyoncé and featuring her song "Levii's Jeans" is the top-performing retail ad of the year.

Exclusive: The Top 10 Best-Performing Retail Ads from the First Half of 2025

Even in our increasingly digital world, where almost everything is measurable, it can be hard to quantify the…

Features July 10
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Gen Alpha Is Coming: How to Prepare for the Next Generation of Payment Preferences

A new generation is quietly but steadily beginning to influence the future of retail, yet many merchants have…

Executive Viewpoints July 10
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FTC is cracking down on Made in the USA claims

FTC Cracks Down on False ‘Made in the USA Claims,’ Sends Warning Letters to Walmart, Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to four companies reminding them to comply with the FTC’s…

News July 9
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Urban Outfitters Makes Students’ Dorm Dreams Come True with Help from HGTV

Urban Outfitters and HGTV will turn one student’s dream dorm into a real-life place. The Dream Dorm Makeover…

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Business groups are challenging the FTC's new "click-to-cancel" rule for subscriptions.

UPDATE: FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule Struck Down

[Update as of July 9, 2025] A federal appellate court has struck down the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule, which…

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Save A Lot Debuts New Format Targeting Hispanic Consumers

Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets have introduced a new store format, Save A Lot y Mas, designed…

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Meta Takes $3.5 Billion Stake in Smart Glasses Manufacturer EssilorLuxottica

Meta has purchased a 3% stake in eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica for approximately $3.5 billion, according to Business of…

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