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Athleta Looks to Recycled Textiles to Advance Circularity Efforts

Gap Inc. has partnered with Ambercycle to leverage recycled textiles in products for its Athleta brand beginning in…

News March 6
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Puma Sees 19% Bump in AOV Following Shift to Google Cloud

Puma has moved all of its ecommerce operations to Google Cloud in an effort to improve its online…

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UPDATE: Target Adds Paid Loyalty Program, Plans 300 New Stores Over Next 10 Years

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade…

News March 5
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Carhartt to Donate up to $250K to Support Skilled Labor Training for Women

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Carhartt will donate up to $250,000 from women’s apparel sales…

News March 5
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Sunglass Hut has launched The Sun Club loyalty program.

Sunglass Hut Launches Loyalty Program; Tractor Supply Amps up Member Benefits

Sunglass Hut has debuted a new loyalty program for eyewear enthusiasts, while rural retailer Tractor Supply has enhanced…

News March 5
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Whole Foods ‘Paves the Way’ for Urban Expansion with New Small-Format Store

Amazon-owned Whole Foods Market has unveiled a new, smaller-format store concept that, at about one-quarter of the size…

News March 5
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Coach has opened The Coach Restaurant and Coach Coffee Shop at the Grand Indonesia Mall, marking the brand’s official move into hospitality.

Coach Restaurant and Coach Coffee Shop

Coach has opened The Coach Restaurant and Coach Coffee Shop at the Grand Indonesia Mall, marking the brand’s…

News March 4
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UPDATE: Activist Investor Arkhouse Increases Bid to Buy Macy’s After Launching Board Proxy Fight

[Update from 3/4/2023] Arkhouse Management is not relenting in its effort to take over Macy’s, upping its acquisition…

News March 4
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Rite Aid will close 31 additional stores as part of its bankruptcy.

UPDATE: Rite Aid Plans to Close Another 77 Stores in 2024

Update 3/4/2024: As part of its financial reorganization, Rite Aid plans to close an additional 77 stores this…

News March 4
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