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Wayfair to Enter NYC Market with 2027 Large-Format Store Opening in Yonkers

Wayfair will seek to replicate the success of its first large-format store, which opened in May 2024 in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, Ill., with a new 114,000-square-foot location in…

News May 20

UPDATE: Sharon Leite Returns to Lead Vitamin Shoppe Under New Owners

[Update as of May 20, 2025] Private equity firms Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners have completed their acquisition of The Vitamin Shoppe and brought back former CEO Sharon…

News May 20

Authentic Buys Dockers for $311 Million, Plans to ‘Reimagine the Brand for a New Generation’

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has purchased the intellectual property (IP) of the Dockers brand from Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) for $311 million. The purchase price has the potential to…

News May 20

Urban Outfitters Targets Gen Z with Gamified Back-to-Campus Campaign

Urban Outfitters (UO) has launched UO Haul, a multi-stage campaign designed to support students decorating a dorm room for the first time or refreshing a space for the new semester.…

News May 20

The UPS Store’s Secret to Success: Maintaining a High ‘Say-to-Do’ Ratio

One of the paradoxes involved in providing great customer experiences (CX) is that it’s often essentially invisible to the end consumer. Customers don’t always notice when a package arrives on…

Features May 20

Beyond Sight and Sound: Why Scent is the Next Frontier in Branding

In marketing, engaging all the senses is key to crafting unforgettable brand experiences. Traditional static marketing is losing its grip on consumers’ attention, making it essential for brands to embrace…

Executive Viewpoints May 20

Pottery Barn to Cross the Pond with UK Digital Launch

Pottery Barn, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma Inc., will makes its United Kingdom debut this fall with a UK-specific website offering a curated selection of furniture, bedding, lighting and decorative…

News May 19

Bath & Body Works Taps Nike Exec to Lead Company

Bath & Body Works has named Daniel Heaf as its new CEO, effective immediately. He replaces Gina Boswell, who is stepping down from the post and the company’s board. Heaf…

News May 19
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CVS, Walgreens, Kroger Snap Up Pharmacy Assets from Bankrupt Rite Aid

Editor’s Note: This story was updated on May 19, 2025 to include additional details of the assets purchased by CVS. Rite Aid has sold pharmacy assets from more than 1,000…

News May 19
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