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Repurpose Global has launched a $1 million fund, called the Reuse Outcomes Fund, to give companies equitable access to reuse and refill solutions.

New Fund Aims to Accelerate Adoption of Reuse and Refill Solutions

Repurpose Global, an organization that brings brand leaders, consumers and policymakers together to combat plastic waste, has launched…

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Starbucks and Bank of America have linked their rewards programs to offer extra rewards to their most loyal customers.

Starbucks and Bank of America Link Loyalty Programs to Provide Extra Perks

Starbucks and Bank of America (BoA) have forged a new partnership designed to offer extra rewards to their…

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Shoe Carnival has acquired the Midwest chain Rogan's Shoes.

Shoe Carnival Strengthens Midwest Footprint with Acquisition of Rogan’s Shoes

With an eye on its goal of becoming the leading family footwear retailer in the U.S., Shoe Carnival…

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The NBPA's Brotherhood Deli fan pop-up experience is getting both real-world and virtual renditions during All-Star Weekend.

Foot Locker, JD Sports, Nike do a Full-Court Press for NBA’s All-Star Weekend

With both IRL and virtual events, retailers and brands including Foot Locker, JD Sports, Nike, Jordan Brand and…

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Kering is pulling brands like Gucci off of the Farfetch marketplace.

UPDATE: Farfetch CEO Out as Luxury Brands Including Kering, Neiman Marcus Flee the Platform in Wake of Sale to Coupang

[Update from 2/15/2024] Farfetch Founder and CEO Jose Neves is stepping down and further layoffs are imminent, according…

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Party City to Deploy Price Optimization Solution

Party City has partnered with The Parker Avery Group to roll out a price optimization solution based on…

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Skechers Opens 5,000th Store, Aims for 10,000 Total

Skechers has opened store number 5,000, in Bogotá, Colombia, nearly 30 years after opening its first store in…

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Staples Rebrands, Enhances Loyalty Program

Staples has renamed and upgraded its Staples Rewards loyalty program. The new Easy Rewards program, which is free…

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The Children's Place is looking at 'strategic alternatives' as losses widen.

UPDATE: Saudi Investor Group Takes Majority Stake in Children’s Place, Offers Financing as Retailer Works to Avoid Bankruptcy

[Update from 2/15/24] Shares of The Children’s Place (NASDAQ: PLCE) are up 80% in early trading today on…

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