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JCPenney Names New CEO In Hopes Of Turnaround

After a four-month search, JCPenney finally has found its next chief exec. The department store’s Board of Directors…

News October 2
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Michaels Expands Kids Section With New Site Launch Ahead Of Holiday Season

Michaels has launched MichaelsKids.com, a rebranding of its in-store children’s presentation, and will expand its in-store and online…

News October 2
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Amazon Boosts Minimum Wage To $15, Lobbies For Nationwide Increase

Amazon will increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all U.S. employees, effective Nov. 1. The…

News October 2
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Kroger Pilots Online Pickup, Private Label Sales At 13 Walgreens Stores

Two of the best-known names in U.S. retailing, Kroger and Walgreens, are embarking on a 13-store pilot program…

News October 2
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Excitement Of Product Discovery Powers Tophatter Auction Platform

Auction-style and flash sales business models appear to have lost some of their luster in recent years: eBay…

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The RealReal Helps Shoppers Measure Their Positive Environmental Impact

The RealReal has launched a Sustainability Calculator for consignment as part of National Consignment Day, Oct. 1, 2018.…

News October 1
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Canada Agrees To New Trade Deal With U.S. And Mexico; NRF Signals Support

Canada and the U.S. have secured a trade deal to replace the current North American Free Trade Agreement…

News October 1
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Aldi Plans 1,200 UK Stores by 2025

Aldi is looking to snag a larger share of the UK grocery market with plans to operate 1,200 locations…

News October 1
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In-Store Shopping Can Drive Holiday Spending Sprees

The upcoming holiday season looks promising: 18.7% of shoppers plan to budget more for holiday gifts this year,…

News October 1
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