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Rag & Bone has been acquired by Guess? and WHP Global.

Guess?, WHP Global Team Up to Buy Rag & Bone

Guess? has partnered with the global brand management firm WHP Global — which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us…

News February 16
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Claire's has tapped IMG as its licensing agent to create a line of branded products.

Claire’s Continues Lifestyle Push with Plans for Branded Products

Claire’s evolution from retailer to lifestyle brand continues with the appointment of IMG as its global licensing partner…

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Target debuts new Dealworthy value-priced private label.

Target Looks to Attract New Customers with Intro of Value-Priced Private Label Brand

Target has introduced a new low-price owned brand called Dealworthy — featuring more than 400 products ranging in price…

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Starbucks Debuts ‘Inclusive Spaces Framework’ Store in Washington, D.C.

Seeking to better serve the estimated one in four American adults with a disability, Starbucks will use its…

News February 16
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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…

News February 15
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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…

News February 15
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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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