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UPDATE: Forever 21 Cites De Minimis Loophole in 2nd Bankruptcy Filing

[Update as of March 17, 2025] The operating company that runs Forever 21’s U.S. business (F21 OpCo) has…

News March 17
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Build-A-Bear is planning a multi-level retail-tainment experience at an Orlando theme park.

Build-A-Bear to Reimagine Workshops with New Orlando ‘Retail-tainment’ Experience

Build-A-Bear Workshop is planning a multi-level retail-tainment experience that will open in the first half of 2026 at the Icon…

News March 14
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Microsoft is bringing fashion recommendations into its Copilot AI tool.

Microsoft Tackles Fashion Discovery with New Copilot AI Integration

Microsoft has partnered with Curated for You to incorporate AI-powered fashion suggestions into everyday conversations in its AI…

News March 14
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Wayfair to Continue Large-Format Expansion with 2026 Atlanta Store Opening

Following the successful debut of its initial large-format store in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, Ill. in May…

News March 14
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Bath & Body Works Debuts Tech-Enhanced Experiential Store Design

Bath & Body Works has introduced its new Gingham+ store design in more than 15 locations, including stores…

News March 13
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Ahold Delhaize Introduces In-Store Advertising Across its 5 Grocery Banners

AD Retail Media, the retail media arm of East Coast grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, is enhancing…

News March 13
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Wonder Buys Media Company Tastemade for $90 Million

Wonder, which describes itself as a “new kind of food hall,” has purchased retail media company Tastemade for…

News March 13
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Albertsons Sets 1.5 Billion Meal Goal; Instacart to Pilot Medically Tailored Groceries for Veterans

Through a combination of surplus food donations from its stores and funds raised by the Albertsons Foundation, the…

News March 12
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New Kohl’s CEO Lays Out Turnaround Strategy Following Disappointing Q4

In his first earnings cycle at the helm, Kohl’s new CEO Ashley Buchanan laid out his plan to…

News March 12
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