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The Home Depot and Lowe's are both going after "pros."

Home Depot, Lowe’s Look to ‘Pros’ for Growth

Competitors The Home Depot and Lowe’s are both zeroing in on the same high-value target as the pandemic-driven…

News October 31
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Walmart Shows Off $500M in Store Upgrades with 117 ‘Re-Grand Openings’

This week, Walmart is spotlighting its $500 million+ investment in store remodels with 117 simultaneous ‘re-grand openings’ in…

News October 31
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Price Chopper Expands Food Waste Reduction Efforts

Price Chopper/Market 32 has expanded its partnership with fresh grocery platform Invafresh, which already helps the 131-store supermarket…

News October 31
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Shein has bought UK fashion brand Missguided.

Shein Buys Missguided, Ushering in ‘New Format of Partnerships’

Digital fast fashion retailer Shein has acquired UK women’s retailer Missguided from Frasers Group. Frasers Group acquired Missguided…

News October 31
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Some of Disney’s most beloved characters will be spreading holiday cheer in Los Angeles this November at the “Mickey & Friends Holiday Village” pop-up.

Disney Recruits ‘Mickey & Friends’ for Los Angeles Holiday Pop-Up

Some of Disney’s most beloved characters will be spreading holiday cheer in Los Angeles this November at the…

News October 31
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Unilever has sold Dollar Shave Club as it refocuses on its core business.

Unilever Sells Dollar Shave Club as it Refocuses on ‘Core Strategic Growth Areas’

Unilever has sold subscription razor brand Dollar Shave Club to the U.S.-based private equity firm Nexus Capital Management…

News October 30
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FreshDirect Picks 6 ‘Rising’ Companies for New Local Supplier Initiative

FreshDirect has selected six NYC-area brands for its initial Rising Industry Producers and Entrepreneurs (R.I.P.E.) initiative, a one-year…

News October 30
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Crocs is one of several programs launching a new resale program.

Crocs, Beyond Yoga, Maje and More Add Resale Programs in Time for the Holidays

There’s a chill in the air but resale remains hot, with major brands — including Crocs, Beyond Yoga,…

News October 30
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Shein will make and sell Forever 21 apparel on its digital platforms.

Shein, Forever 21 Promise ‘New Era of Digital Access’ as Partnership Takes Shape

The recently announced joint venture between Forever 21 and Shein is coming to life — in the form…

News October 27
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