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Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free for All Prime Members, Expands Access for Non-Members

[Update from Feb. 6, 2026] One year after it first unveiled an upgraded Alexa+, Amazon‘s voice-based AI assistant…

News February 27
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Revolve Turns LA Pop-Up into Permanent Store

Millennial and Gen Z-focused fashion retailer Revolve Group has decided to turn its temporary holiday pop-up at The Grove in Los…

News February 26
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Quiksilver women's has shifted to wholesale after store closures.

Quiksilver Women’s Apparel Makes Quick Pivot to Wholesale

Following the bankruptcy of Quiksilver store operator Liberated Brands earlier this month, Quiksilver owner Authentic Brands Group has…

News February 26
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Champion Revitalizes Brand IP with New Only-at-Target Collection

Beginning in August 2025, Target will offer its new Champion collection of activewear and sporting goods for kids…

News February 26
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UPDATE: Gordon Bros. Restocks Party City Stores for Final Sales Push

[Update as of Feb. 26, 2025] With Party City store closing sales entering their final weeks, asset management…

News February 26
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Atlanta Arena Adopts Cashierless Checkout for ‘Hawks Express’ C-Store

State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team, has opened a Hawks Express cashierless checkout store…

News February 25
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Lovesac is expanding its partnership with Habitat for Humanity to offer sustainable, high-quality furniture to more families.

Lovesac and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Support Local Community Causes

The Lovesac Company is partnering with global nonprofit Habitat for Humanity to provide sustainable furniture to homes at…

News February 25
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Capri Group Brands to Roll Out RFID in European Markets

Capri Holdings will deploy the iD Cloud RFID solution from Nedap across all its Alcott and Gutteridge banners,…

News February 25
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Saks Opens Newest Appointment-Only ‘Fifth Avenue Club’ in West Hollywood Hotel

Saks Fifth Avenue’s latest Fifth Avenue Club personal shopping location has opened at the London West Hollywood hotel…

News February 24
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