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Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets is one of three celebrity athletes helping Champs promote "Sports For Life."

Champs Taps Top Athletes to Help Customers ‘Excel in the Sport of Life’

Champs Sports, a subsidiary of Foot Locker, has unveiled a new brand positioning — “Sport For Life” —…

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Walmart Canada Debuts No-Emissions Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Walmart Canada has taken another step on its journey toward operating a 100% alternatively powered truck fleet with…

News July 17
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Stop & Shop to Close 32 Underperforming Stores in Northeast by November

Stop & Shop will shutter 32 supermarkets in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island by…

News July 16
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Sephora's annual fan event Sephoria will kick off in Atlanta.

Sephora’s ‘Biggest Yet’ SEPHORiA Fan Event to Kick Off in Atlanta

Sephora has announced plans for its annual SEPHORiA fan event and beauty festival, which will kick off in…

News July 16
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Fans at the recent Shein pop-up in Montreal.

Latest Shein Pop-Up Draws 10,000 in Montreal

Shein’s latest pop-up in Canada, a retro-inspired four-day event that took place in Montreal from July 11-14, drew…

News July 16
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The selection at the newly redesigned M&S Liverpool Street Station Mezzanine store.

M&S Doubles Down on C-Store Strategy with Plans for 10 Locations, 50 Remodels

British multi-category retailer Marks & Spencer plans to open at least 10 new convenience stores in conjunction with…

News July 16
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Ace Hardware, 100 Years Young, Celebrates 100 New Stores in 2024

Ace Hardware remains remarkably spry for a centenarian. The retailer-owned cooperative has already opened 100 new stores this…

News July 16
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Amazon's AI shopping assistant Rufus is now available for all U.S. shoppers.

Amazon Makes AI Shopping Assistant Rufus Available to All U.S. Shoppers as Prime Day Kicks Off

Amazon has made its generative AI-powered conversational shopping assistant Rufus available to all U.S. customers the day before…

News July 15
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Macy's has rejected a buyout offer after months of negotiations.

Macy’s Ends Buyout Talks with Arkhouse, Brigade; Looks Ahead to Company’s ‘Bold New Chapter’

Macy’s board of directors has unanimously agreed to terminate buyout discussions with Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management…

News July 15
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