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Mattress Warehouse Acquisition of Tempur Sealy-Owned Locations Puts Retailer Over the 500-Store Mark

Mattress Warehouse has officially acquired a total of 176 stores from Tempur Sealy International — 73 former Mattress…

News May 12
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UPDATE: U.S. and China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Pause to Negotiate

[Update as of May 12, 2025] The U.S. and China have agreed to put a 90-day hold on…

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Old Navy Signs Lease for New Flagship in NYC’s Herald Square

Old Navy has signed a long-term retail lease with JEMB Realty (JEMB) to build a new 55,000-square-foot flagship…

News May 9
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1-800-Flowers Names New CEO Amid Sales Declines, Lays Out Transformation Strategy

1-800-Flowers.com Founder Jim McCann is stepping down and The Home Depot veteran Adolfo Villagomez has been appointed as…

News May 9
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ThredUp Makes Resale Technology Free for All, Plans New Peer-to-Peer Offering

Online resale platform ThredUp has made a bold move in its effort to promote the development of circular…

News May 9
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UPDATE: QVC Shift Toward Social Media Didn’t Stop the Bleeding in Q1

[Update as of May 9, 2025] QVC’s efforts to reframe its image for the digital era have yet…

News May 9
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Primark Aims to Extend Clothing’s Lifecycle by Bringing Repair Workshops to the U.S.

Primark has conducted nearly 400 free “Love it for Longer” clothing repair workshops in its European stores since…

News May 8
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Leads $120 Million Investment in Youth Sports

Dick’s Sporting Goods has led a $120 million investment round in Unrivaled Sports, which creates positive sports experiences…

News May 8
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Pinterest Enhances and Refines Visual Search Tools

Realizing that it’s often difficult to find the right words to describe a look or a specific “vibe,”…

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