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FTC Imposes 5-Year Ban on Rite Aid’s ‘Reckless’ Use of AI-Based Facial Recognition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology in its stores, claiming…

News December 20
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After five years in business, Hello Bello has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 and will be acquired by Hildred Capital Management.

UPDATE: Hello Bello Acquired Out of Bankruptcy by Hildred Capital Management

Editor’s note 12/20/23: Hello Bello has officially been acquired by private equity firm Hildred Capital Management after it…

News December 20
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Fie Isolde

Jewelry designer Fie Isolde has opened a flagship boutique in a West Hollywood neighborhood surrounded by luxury shops,…

News December 19
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Alexander Wang Miami store

Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang has opened its first permanent store in Miami. Located in the heart of the city’s design…

News December 19
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B&Q will be the first Kingfisher banner to have retail media capabilities outside of France.

European Home Improvement Giant Kingfisher to Add Retail Media Capabilities Across 6 Banners

European home improvement conglomerate Kingfisher — parent company of Screwfix, B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, TradePoint and KoçtaÅŸ —…

News December 19
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Beautyque Verse app entry to virtual store.

Beautyque NYC Debuts New Interactive VR Shopping App

Beauty retailer Beautyque NYC — which debuted in 2020 as the first 3D virtual beauty store — is…

News December 19
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VF Corp. Data Breach Hinders Order Fulfillment During Critical Holiday Period

VF Corp. detected a data breach on Dec. 13 that has affected its ability to fulfill orders on…

News December 19
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New Vuori store on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Vuori

For its second NYC location, activewear brand Vuori selected the quiet residential neighborhood of New York’s Upper East…

News December 18
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Paris Saint-Germain opens first Canadian store in Toronto.

Paris Saint-Germain Opens First Canada Flagship in Partnership with Lids

French football (soccer to us Americans) club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has opened its first flagship store in Canada…

News December 18
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