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New Starbucks CEO ‘Deeply Respects’ Workers’ Right to Unionize

In a Sept. 24 letter responding to a welcome from Starbucks Workers United — the union representing 10,500 associates in more than 490 stores — Starbucks’ freshly brewed Chairman and…

News September 27
Members of Congress want the FBI and SEC to investigate Temu.

House Republicans Call for Investigation into Privacy, Business Practices of Temu

As TikTok fights for its (U.S.) life in federal court, a group of House lawmakers are turning their attention to another Chinese-based app that is making inroads in America —…

News September 27

Bath & Body Works Eliminates Retail President Role

Julie Rosen, President of Retail at Bath & Body Works, will leave the company by “mutual agreement,” as the retailer eliminates her role. Most of the functions that had reported…

News September 27
Uber will deliver Halloween supplies from Spirit Halloween this season.

Halloween On-Demand: Spirit Halloween Taps Uber for Scary-Fast Delivery

Halloween fans across the U.S. and Canada can now have everything they need from Spirit Halloween delivered via Uber Eats, Postmates and the Uber app. The seasonal retailer’s partnership with Uber Technologies will offer…

News September 27

Chinese Businesses Acquire U.S. IP to Curtail Competition Posed by Chinese Competitors

U.S. companies filing suit against Chinese defendants in U.S. district courts, alleging counterfeiting and IP infringement, is not a new phenomenon. But recently, hundreds of Chinese sellers and online distributors…

Executive Viewpoints September 27
Doug Herrington, Amazon's CEO of Worldwide Stores with Mary Beth Westmoreland, VP of Worldwide Selling Partner Experience at Amazon Accelerate.

Inside Amazon’s Plan to Maintain its Ecommerce Dominance

Amazon already is the biggest online retailer in the U.S. and the second biggest retailer overall in terms of sales, but Doug Herrington, the company’s CEO of Worldwide Stores, thinks…

Features September 27
Saks windows at the store's NYC flagship will feature the new art offering alongside art-inspired seasonal fashions.

Saks Delves into a New Luxury Category — Fine Art

Saks Fifth Avenue has introduced a new category to its stores and online offerings — a collection of more than 100 limited-edition contemporary print works from notable artists. Saks hopes…

News September 26

Leading Civil Rights Groups Call on Fortune 1000 Businesses to Embrace DEI

Nearly 20 civil rights groups, including the NAACP, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the American Association of People with Disabilities have…

News September 26
Homepage for Big Lots new affiliate program.

Big Lots Looks to Bolster Lagging Sales with New Affiliate Program

Big Lots is moving full steam ahead despite its recent bankruptcy filing and sale. In addition to bringing back its “Black Friday Fridays” weekly holiday deals, the retailer is launching…

News September 26
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