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JD.com Wins Antitrust Suit in China; Alibaba Fined $140 Million

JD.com has won a lawsuit against rival Alibaba Group in the High People’s Court of Beijing, which fined…

News January 2
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Nike has laid out plans to cut $2 billion in costs over the next three years.

Nike Plans to Cut $2 Billion in Costs; Layoffs Imminent as Strategy Pivot Continues

Nike has laid out a plan to cut up to $2 billion in costs over the next three…

News January 2
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The Container Store has made two promotions as it continues to focus on bolstering its Custom Spaces business.

The Container Store Names New Digital Chief, SVP of Stores

The Container Store has promoted two executives as it continues to focus on strengthening its “Custom Spaces” business.…

News December 28
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Retail returns totaled $743 billion in 2023 the NRF reports.

NRF: Returns Reach 14.5% of Sales in 2023, Fraud Contributed $101 Billion in Losses

Returns totaled $743 billion in 2023, amounting to 14.5% of all retail sales, according to a report from…

News December 27
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Miniso has embarked on Blind Box Carnival, a two-month long campaign that is bringing unique unboxing moments to its stores worldwide.

Miniso Blind Box Carnival Surprises and Delights Shoppers Worldwide

Blind boxes have become a hot commodity for Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers. With strategic packaging that…

News December 27
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Mastercard Data: Holiday Sales Climb 3.1% YoY

Preliminary data for the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 showed a 3.1% year-over-year increase in both…

News December 26
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Ulta Beauty will kick of 2024 with a revamped loyalty program.

Ulta to Debut Revamped Loyalty Program in the New Year

Ulta Beauty will kick off 2024 with a fresh look for its loyalty program a decade after its…

News December 21
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HappyOrNot asked 215,000 store associates to share their most-hated holiday song. The answer may surprise you...

The Christmas Song Retail Workers Hate Most is…

The holiday season brings joy, magic, beautiful decorations and a soundtrack of carols and standards that we revisit…

News December 21
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The Latest Buzz: Whole Foods Enhances Support for Pollinators

Whole Foods Market has introduced a new “pollinator policy” for its produce and floral purchasing. By 2025, all…

News December 21
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