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Laura Ashley has been acquired by Marquee Brands

Marquee Adds Laura Ashley to Brand Portfolio

Brand management firm Marquee Brands has acquired British fashion and lifestyle label Laura Ashley and will use the…

News January 2
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Alibaba Focuses on Digital Commerce with Sale of Sun Art and New South Korea Joint Venture

Seeking to focus more on ecommerce and other digital businesses, Alibaba Group plans to sell its more than…

News January 2
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Retail TouchPoints Named Official Media Partner of the 2025 Vendors in Partnership Awards

Vendors in Partnership (VIP), a dynamic community of retailers and solution providers aiming to improve how industry players…

News January 2
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Daiso Kicks Off 2025 with 11 Store Openings in Western States

Japan-based Daiso is ringing in the new year with a total of 11 store openings five states. The…

News January 2
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Yesway Opens 5 Allsup’s Stores in New Mexico and Texas

Convenience store chain Yesway is continuing its aggressive U.S. expansion by opening five new Allsup’s stores in New…

News December 30
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Big Lots Strikes Deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to Save Up to 400 Stores, Brand IP

[Update as of Dec. 30, 2024] Following the failure of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus…

News December 30
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Amazon has received another citation from OSHA for worker safety violations.

UPDATE: Amazon Settles with OSHA on Ergonomics Complaints, Other Warehouse Safety Investigations Continue

[Update as of Dec. 27, 2024] The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…

News December 27
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Container Store Looks to Reset via Bankruptcy, CEO Promises Retailer is ‘Here to Stay’

[Update from Dec. 27, 2024] The Container Store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 22 to facilitate…

News December 27
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UPDATE: Saks Global Finalizes $2.7 Billion Neiman Marcus Acquisition

[Update as of Dec. 26, 2024] Saks Global has completed its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, joining the…

News December 26
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