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L’Oréal Buys Australian Beauty Brand Aēsop

L’Oréal Group will purchase the Aēsop beauty brand from Natura &Co, parent company of Avon and The Body…

News September 7
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Books-A-Million Adds Same-Day Delivery via Walmart GoLocal

Books-A-Million will leverage its 231 stores to offer same- and next-day delivery using the white label Walmart GoLocal…

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In-Store mode on Instacart's updated Storefront app for grocers.

Instacart Enhances Grocery Solutions with New AI Features, More In-Store Engagement Opportunities

Instacart has made a number of updates to its tools for grocers, further expanding its reach beyond its…

News September 7

Sensormatic Debuts Loss Prevention Labels Designed for Metal Products

Sensormatic Solutions has introduced an acousto-magnetic metal label designed to protect high-risk products with metal surfaces like cookware,…

News September 7
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Lego Plans $1.4 Billion Sustainability Investment Over Next 3 Years

The Lego Group will triple its sustainability investments over the next three years, spending $1.4 billion to design…

News September 6
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Reese Witherspoon has sold majority stake in her brand, Draper James, to investment manager Consortium Brand Partners (CBP).

With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James, the…

News September 6
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Fashion icon John Varvatos takes the helm as Under Armour's Chief Design Officer.

Under Armour Taps John Varvatos as Chief Design Officer

Under Armour has named fashion industry veteran John Varvatos its new Chief Design Officer, effective Sept. 11, 2023.…

News September 6
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Banana Republic formally launches its home brand BR Home.

Banana Republic Launches BR Home with Dedicated Website, Pop-Ups in NY and LA

Banana Republic has officially launched BR Home, the brand’s new furniture and home décor business. Parent company Gap…

News September 6
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Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in West Hollywood, Calif.

Jean Dousset’s New Flagship Shines Bright as a Diamond

Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in…

News September 6
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