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Wawa has unveiled its first “next generation” store design and revealed more details on its store expansion plans in Ohio and Kentucky.

Wawa Unveils New Store Design, Brick-and-Mortar Expansion Plans

Convenience store chain Wawa has unveiled its first “next generation” store design, in Henrico, Va., to showcase the…

News September 28
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Sycamore Partners Acquires Chico’s for $1 Billion

VC firm Sycamore Partners will purchase Chico’s FAS for $1 billion in a deal that will take the…

News September 28
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New Balance has opened a new concept store in London design to put people, not products, at the center of the customer experience.

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New Balance’s new London store is the latest to embrace the brand’s overarching concept: “built to put people,…

News September 27
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Shopify and Faire have deepened their partnership.

Shopify Invests in Wholesale Marketplace Faire, Expands Reach into B2B Ecommerce

Shopify has taken a stake in the B2B retail marketplace Faire and is establishing Faire as the recommended…

News September 27
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Citing Theft and Safety Issues, Target Closes 9 Stores in 4 States

Target will close nine stores in four cities on Oct. 21, 2023, saying theft and organized retail crime…

News September 27
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Simon Properties is partnering with Dropit to bring omnichannel inventory management and fulfillment capabilities to its facilities.

Simon Properties Brings More Delivery and Returns Capabilities to Tenants

Simon Properties is partnering with Dropit to bring omnichannel inventory management and fulfillment capabilities to its facilities. Retailers…

News September 27
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Ralph Lauren Opens First Canada Store, Eyes Digital and Brick-and-Mortar Growth

Ralph Lauren has opened its first store in Canada, part of a broader expansion strategy that will include…

News September 27
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to Close all but 3 Moosejaw Stores

Dick’s Sporting Goods, which acquired Moosejaw from Walmart in February 2023 for an undisclosed amount, plans to close…

News September 26
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Mercedes and Mastercard customers in Germany can now pay for gas with their fingerprint.

Mercedes, Mastercard Drive In-Car Payments at Gas Pumps in Germany

Mercedes-Benz owners in Germany can now start the fueling process directly from their vehicle and pay digitally by…

News September 26
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