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Ace Hardware Subsidiary Names Spanswick President

Ace Wholesale Holdings, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, has appointed Mark Spanswick as President and General Manager to lead…

News April 7

7-Eleven Pumps $3.3 Billion Into 1,100 Sunoco C-Store Acquisition

7-Eleven is tapping into consumers’ desire for quick, convenient shopping with the acquisition of 1,108 convenience stores from…

News April 7
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First Impressions: How To Add Value In New Markets

By Mark Leonardo and Alex Carter-Silk, Brown Rudnick First impressions are everything, and nowhere does this statement ring…

Executive Viewpoints April 7

Retailers Go Small As ‘Immediate Needs’ Drive 61% Of Shopping Trips

As traditional retailers continue to struggle with drawing in foot traffic, the industry’s largest brands are thinking small.…

News April 7

Avangate Acquires 2Checkout To Expand Payment Flexibility

E-Commerce and subscription billing platform Avangate has acquired payment processor 2Checkout for an undisclosed sum. The combined company…

News April 6
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Payless Catches Bankruptcy Bug: Is Retail Doomed?

It’s become a depressingly familiar headline in 2017: [RETAILER NAME HERE] Declares Bankruptcy, Closes [XX] Stores. The Payless…

Features April 6
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JAB Holdings Acquires Panera Bread For $7.5 Billion

Investment firm JAB Holdings is expanding its food empire with the acquisition of Panera Bread Co., which is…

News April 5
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If CPG Brands Jump Ship To Amazon, How Can Retailers Compete?

Amazon is taking yet another great leap (and causing great trepidation) within the retail industry, by inviting some…

Executive Viewpoints April 5
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Former Kmart President To Lead Pier 1 Imports

Pier 1 Imports has tapped former Kmart President Alasdair James as its new President and CEO, effective May…

News April 5
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