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Update: Bankrupt Claire’s to Close 700 Stores, May Exit U.S. Operations Entirely

[Update as of Aug. 8, 2025] In court documents related to its recent bankruptcy filing, Claire’s identified 700…

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Consumer Cellular Plans to Double Store Count to 100 by 2026

Consumer Cellular, a wireless provider that provides services designed for Americans over the age of 50, has opened…

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Verizon is hosting family tech workshops for back-to-school.

Verizon Hosts Back-to-School Tech Workshops at 10,000 Stores

As the back-to-school season ramps up, Verizon is turning more than 10,000 stores into interactive tech workshops for…

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7-Eleven Plans 1,300 New Larger-Format Stores in North America

Seven & i Holdings has announced a major restructuring of its business, including the addition of approximately 1,300…

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Bath & Body Works kiosk coming to 600 college campuses.

Bath & Body Works Doubles Down on Gen Z Popularity, Brings its Products to College Campuses

This back-to-school season, Bath & Body Works is heading to college with plans to bring branded kiosks to…

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Mattress Firm Donates Money and Sleep Products to National Women’s Shelter Network

Mattress Firm will contribute financial support, sleep products and dedicated volunteer time to the National Women’s Shelter Network…

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The Vitamin Shoppe Creates New Chief Strategy Role

The Vitamin Shoppe has named Mike Forbes to the new position of EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, reporting…

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Walmart Delivery Trucks Bring In-Person Experiences to Events

Walmart Delivers, keyed to align with the retailer’s “Who Knew?” reintroduction campaign, will bring five themed Walmart delivery…

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Humans are People Too: Petco Debuts 1,000+ New Products Specifically for Pet Owners

Why should pets hog all the cool clothes and fun toys? Petco has introduced a new “My Human”…

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