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Activewear Category’s ‘Legs’ Demonstrated by Lululemon, Under Armour and Athleta Q2 Results

The activewear category, boosted by the pandemic, has maintained its momentum even through supply chain challenges and the…

News September 9
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Goodcall Offers Local Businesses a 24/7 Conversational Phone Assistant

Goodcall has launched a conversational AI platform with a 24/7 phone assistant designed for local businesses. The company…

News September 9
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Enters the Outdoors Space With Emphasis on Conservation

DICK’S Sporting Goods will open a new concept store, Public Lands, in Pittsburgh on September 24. The 50,000-square-foot…

News September 7
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JD.com Founder Steps Down from Day-to-Day Operations, Appoints Retail Chief as President

Richard Liu, founder, Chairman and CEO of Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com, is stepping down as President of the company to focus on long-term strategies and rural development.…

News September 7
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Reports: Walmart Raises Minimum Wage to $12, Taps Instacart for NYC Delivery

In the midst of a tight retail labor market, Walmart is increasing its minimum wage $1 to $12 an hour, and will give raises to…

News September 3
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Walmart, Amazon Add Training and Advice to Career Days as Each Seeks to Hire Tens of Thousands

Despite the tight labor market, both Walmart and Amazon are planning ambitious hiring sprees, with both retail giants…

News September 2
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Sensormatic Solutions Improves Inventory Visibility to Reduce Shrink

Sensormatic Solutions, a Johnson Controls company, is streamlining its store shrink visibility offering globally. The updated offering combines…

News September 2
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Carhartt Teams with Metallica Foundation to Recruit and Train Skilled Workers

Workwear brand Carhartt is recognizing the importance and value of labor by teaming up with heavy metal band…

News September 1
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Avery Dennison Acquires Labeling Solution Provider for $1.45 Billion

Avery Dennison has signed an agreement to acquire Vestcom, a privately held pricing and branded labeling solution provider,…

News September 1
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