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Temu has sued Shein again for anticompetitive practices.

Temu Sues Shein for ‘Mafia-Style’ Anticompetitive Behavior, Ending Short-Lived Truce

The battle between Chinese discount shopping apps Shein and Temu is getting downright nasty. Temu has filed a…

News December 15
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Fred Boehler, new CEO of Save A Lot

Save A Lot Makes Interim CEO Appointment Permanent

Discount grocery chain Save A Lot has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to the role permanently. Boehler has…

News December 15
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Kroger Launches Autonomous ‘Middle Mile’ Delivery in Dallas Market

Kroger has kicked off a multi-year agreement to have Gatik AI’s autonomous box trucks transport products from the…

News December 15
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Chewy is embracing the “medtail movement” by opening its first veterinary practices under the brand name “Chewy Vet Care.”

Chewy Joins Medtail Movement with Vet Care Services

Healthcare has been deemed the new battleground for retailers — from behemoths like Walmart and Amazon to traditional…

News December 15
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NRF Launches Retail Sustainability Center

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has introduced the Center for Retail Sustainability, designed to help retailers generate economic…

News December 14
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Following the commercial success of the Barbie movie, Mattel Films is creating a live-action feature film focused on its American Girl dolls.

Mattel’s Next Big Movie Star: American Girl

Following the remarkable commercial success of the Barbie movie, Mattel is putting its American Girl dolls in the…

News December 14
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Sally Beauty is offering free online consultations with hair coloring experts.

Sally Beauty Rolls Out Free Virtual Hair Coloring Consultations

Sally Beauty has launched a new service offering free, on-demand digital hair coloring consultations with licensed professionals. The…

News December 14
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Physical stores have a measurable effect on online sales, in a good way.

ICSC Research: New Store Openings Boost Online Sales 6.9%

New research from trade organization ICSC highlights the inextricable link between physical stores and online sales and the…

News December 14
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Kroger Cooks Up Shopping Integration with GE Appliances

More than 150,000 owners of select GE Appliances can now view seasonal recipes on their oven’s and range’s…

News December 14
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