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Risky and Rewarding: When Cannabis Businesses Go into Retail Spaces

In some parts of the country, the demand for cannabis extraction, distribution and retail dispensaries has outpaced supply.…

Executive Viewpoints January 13
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Walgreens Seeks Strategic Alternatives for Boots, Expands VillageMD as Healthcare Pivot Continues

Walgreens will examine strategic alternatives for the UK-based Boots drugstore chain and expand its VillageMD operations, as the…

News January 12
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Big Lots Plans to Open 500 New Stores, Increase Annual Sales to $8-10 Billion

Home discount retailer Big Lots is returning to expansion mode after more than a decade of flat store…

News January 12
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At 45, Ron Herman is Still a Retail Industry Trendsetter With a Heavy Community Focus

Over the past 45 years, Ron Herman has evolved from its origins as a specialty shop into an…

Features January 12
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4 Tips for Staying Ahead of Retail Competitors

As M+A activity continues, convenience retailers are experiencing increased pressure to maintain market share. That pressure is driving…

Executive Viewpoints January 12
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JCPenney Hires 2 New Chiefs to ‘Fortify’ Ecommerce and Omnichannel Development

JCPenney has brought in two retail veterans to lead its technology and digital divisions. Former Gap and Walmart…

News January 11
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C-Store Foxtrot Raises $100 Million in Funding Round, Plans 25 Additional Stores

Delivery-focused convenience store Foxtrot announced $100 million in Series C funding led by D1 Capital Partners, with continued…

News January 11
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1-800-FLOWERS Expands Experiential Offerings with Alice’s Table Acquisition

1-800-FLOWERS.com Inc. has acquired Alice’s Table, a lifestyle business that offers digital livestreamed floral and culinary experiences. Financial…

News January 11
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Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty to Open 5 Standalone Stores

Pop star Rihanna’s size-inclusive lingerie brand Savage X Fenty will open its first brick-and-mortar retail location in Las Vegas…

News January 11
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