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Furniture retailer Ashley is partnering with Pentatonix for a holiday-themed campaign where consumers can immerse themselves in 'listening rooms.'

Ashley Partners with Pentatonix for Holiday ‘Listening Room’ Pop-Up in LA

Ashley is tapping an unlikely partner to inspire holiday cheer: three-time Grammy-award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix. The furniture…

News October 27
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Claire's presence at Kohl's includes both generation-specific and seasonal displays.

Claire’s Adds Kohl’s to Growing Roster of Retail Partnerships

Claire’s is adding to its growing retail presence through a new partnership with Kohl’s that will see an…

News October 26
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Rapper Quavo and influencer India Love star in True Religion's first-ever holiday campaign.

Influencers Take Center Stage in True Religion’s First Holiday Campaign

Global lifestyle brand True Religion has launched its first holiday campaign as part of its ongoing growth efforts…

News October 26
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UPS has acquired Happy Returns from PayPal.

PayPal Offloads Happy Returns to UPS

UPS has agreed to acquire reverse-logistics solution Happy Returns from PayPal for an undisclosed amount. The deal is…

News October 26
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Party City has implemented TradeBeyond to improve its supply chain processes.

Party City Streamlines Supply Chain Processes as it Looks to Post-Bankruptcy Future

As it emerges from bankruptcy, Party City is moving forward with a strategy to transform its business and…

News October 25
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Ulta is testing out smart vending machines to offer in-store sampling.

Ulta to Pilot In-Store Sampling and Advertising Tech

Ulta Beauty is testing new smart vending tech from SOS that will expand the beauty retailer’s in-store sampling…

News October 25
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GNC is expanding its virtual healthcare service, GNC Health, to offer low cost and convenient care to customers.

GNC Expands Virtual Healthcare Services for Customers 

GNC is expanding its virtual healthcare service, GNC Health, to offer low cost and convenient care to customers.…

News October 25
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Miniso has launched its first IP-themed flagship in Indonesia, starring Hello Kitty and other beloved Sanrio characters.

Miniso Opens Sanrio-Themed Store in Indonesia

Miniso has launched its first IP-themed flagship in Indonesia, starring Hello Kitty and other beloved Sanrio characters. This…

News October 25
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The BuyBuy Baby website will relaunch later this month.

BuyBuy Baby to Reopen in Time for the Holidays

[This story was updated on Nov. 14, 2023 to include insight into the company’s future store plans.] BuyBuy…

News October 24
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