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Levi’s Boosts Awareness in a Big Way with Giant-Sized 501 Jeans

There’s size XL, XXL and even XXXL, but there aren’t enough “X’s” for these Levi Strauss & Co.…

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Walmart Suppliers Deliver Greenhouse Gas Reductions 6 Years Early

Here’s some positive sustainability news for Earth Month. Walmart introduced Project Gigaton in 2017 with an ambitious goal:…

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Amazon Rolls Out Grocery Delivery Subscription Nationwide

Following a pilot in three U.S. cities, Amazon is making its grocery delivery subscription available to all Prime…

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Saks.com Launches Retail Media Network

Saks has joined peers like Nordstrom and Macy’s by launching a retail media network that will enable its…

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JD Sports Strengthens U.S. Footprint with $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Hibbett

UK-based sports retailer JD Sports Fashion has agreed to acquire athletic fashion retailer Hibbett for $87.50 per share, representing…

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JLL Retail Property Management has introduced a new virtual shopper agent named Cindy to support 13 of its shopping centers across the U.S.

JLL Rolls Out Virtual ‘Shopping Bestie’ in 13 Centers

JLL Retail Property Management has introduced a new virtual shopper agent named Cindy, designed to make the online…

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Wrangler, M&S, Anthropologie and More Mark Earth Day with New Sustainability Initiatives

Brands have been touting their green credentials and launching new initiatives all month in the leadup to Earth…

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Ikea Creates Training Ecosystem to Support AI Literacy for 3,500 Employees

Ingka Group, parent company of Ikea Retail, has set ambitious targets for boosting the AI literacy of its…

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Express Files for Bankruptcy to Facilitate Sale to WHP

A consortium led by Toys ‘R’ Us owner WHP Global that includes mall operators Simon Property Group and…

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