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Saks’ Hispanic Heritage Initiative Highlights Latinx Designers and Changemakers

Saks’ Hispanic Heritage Initiative Highlights Latinx Designers and Changemakers

During its observation of Hispanic Heritage Month — Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 — Saks has created a…

News September 23
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Destination XL Group Hires Former BB&B Exec as Marketing Chief

Destination XL Group Hires Former BB&B Exec as Marketing Chief

Destination XL Group, Inc. has hired James Reath, former SVP of Marketing at Bed Bath & Beyond, as…

News September 23
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Kroger Launches Temperature-Controlled E-carts to Improve Curbside Experience

Kroger will roll out BrightDrop’s temperature-controlled Trace Grocery e-carts to its stores later in 2022 to help streamline…

News September 23
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Amazon Trucks in California will be Powered by Electrofuels Beginning in 2023

According to the UN, the transportation sector accounts for approximately 25% of all carbon emissions globally, and Amazon…

News September 23
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Ralph Lauren to Open 250 Stores Over the Next Three Years

Ralph Lauren to Open 250 Stores Over the Next Three Years

At its Sept. 19 investor day, Ralph Lauren revealed that its growth plans through 2025, which will include…

News September 22
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Target Plans to Hire up to 100K Seasonal Workers, More Than Twice Walmart’s 40,000

Target will add as many as 100,000 seasonal associates to its workforce this holiday season, approximately the same…

News September 22
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Ancora Holdings Calls for New Kohl’s CEO and Chairperson Following Rejected Acquisition Offers

Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group is seeking the removal of Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass and Chairman Peter Boneparth.…

News September 22
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Walgreens announces executive changes following acquisition of Shields Health Solutions.

Walgreens Boots Takes Full Ownership of Shields Health, Announces New U.S. Leadership Structure

As other retailers edge their way into healthcare, legacy retailers in the space also are looking to expand…

News September 22
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Alibaba is moving further into the metaverse to serve customers on the Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Alibaba Leverages the Metaverse to Offer ‘Multi-Dimensional Interactions’ to Luxury Customers

With China set to become the world’s largest luxury market by 2025, Alibaba is intent on building out…

News September 22
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