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Ace Hardware on Track to Open 170 New Stores in 2023

Retailer-owned cooperative Ace Hardware has opened more than 100 new stores this year and plans to push the…

News August 30
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Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has abruptly shut down.

National Furniture Chain Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Folds Under Financial Pressures

High-end furniture retailer Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has abruptly shut down and laid off more than 500…

News August 30
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E.l.f. has acquired the skin care brand Naturium.

E.l.f. Expands Skin Care Lineup with $355M Acquisition of Naturium

E.l.f. Beauty has acquired the fast-growing skin care brand Naturium for $355 million in a combination of cash…

News August 29
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Walmart is expanding its drone delivery program with help from Alphabet's Wing.

Walmart to Co-Pilot Drone Delivery with Alphabet

Walmart’s drone delivery program is already well underway, with the retailer having completed 10,000 deliveries over the last…

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Grubhub Deploys Cashierless Checkouts at Campus C-Store

Using the Amazon “Just Walk Out” technology, Grubhub Campus has introduced cashierless checkout at convenience stores at Loyola…

News August 29
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New reports indicate that Rite Aid is negotiating with creditors on a Chapter 11 plan that would include liquidating stores.

WSJ: Rite Aid Prepping for Bankruptcy That Could Limit Opioid Lawsuits’ Impact

Rite Aid is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that could take place within weeks, according…

News August 28
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Instacart, Klaviyo Move Closer to IPO Filings

Instacart has moved another step closer to an IPO, filing an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange…

News August 28
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Although Nordstrom’s net sales decreased 8.3% year over year in Q2 2023, the retailer points to operational efficiency and savings as a bright spot.

Nordstrom Doubles Down on Rack Business Following 8.3% Revenue Drop

Nordstrom’s net sales decreased 8.3% year over year in Q2 2023, which ended on July 29. The company…

News August 28
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Pacsun Expands Unified Commerce Strategy with New POS

Pacsun is expanding its partnership with Manhattan Associates to further its unified commerce vision. The specialty retailer for…

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