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$30 Billion Swipe Fee Settlement in Jeopardy After Judge’s Ruling

The proposed $30 billion settlement of the Visa/Mastercard swipe fee litigation, which has been going on for nearly two decades, may still need some more time to be resolved. U.S.…

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A Space Brick made from 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite dust by the European Space Agency, seen here at the Lego Store on Fifth Ave in New York City.

Lego Stores in 8 Countries to Showcase ‘Space Bricks’ Made of Meteorite Dust

Scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA) tasked with designing launch pads and shelters for astronauts visiting the moon as part of NASA’s Artemis program turned to a popular childhood…

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TJ Maxx Enlists Mandy Moore for ‘Claim Your And’ Empowerment Campaign

The new “Claim Your And” campaign, which TJ Maxx is kicking off in partnership with singer/actress/producer Mandy Moore, seeks to tap into the frustration felt by people — particularly women…

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Safeway storefront

Grubhub Adds First National Grocery Partner — Albertsons Companies

Nearly 1,800 Albertsons Companies stores are joining the Grubhub Marketplace for delivery, including the Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme and Tom Thumb banners. The deal marks Grubhub’s first national…

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Vera Bradley Deploys Forced Labor Prevention Compliance Solution

Vera Bradley is among the 15 brands worldwide using the TrusTrace solution for Forced Labor Prevention (FLP) in its supply chain. The solution collects primary data from suppliers, proactively screens…

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Thrasio website homepage

UPDATE: Amazon Aggregator and Former ‘Unicorn’ Thrasio Exits Bankruptcy, Names New CEO

[Update as of June 26, 2024] Amazon aggregator Thrasio has emerged from bankruptcy a little over three months after filing for Chapter 11 earlier this year. Stephanie Fox, formerly COO…

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Amazon Prime Day will take place July 16-17 2024.

Amazon Sets Stage for Prime Day July 16-17 with Original Song from Megan Thee Stallion

Amazon has announced the dates of its 10th annual Prime Day event, which will take place from July 16 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through July 17 across 23 countries, including…

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Foot Locker Revamps Rewards Program, Promises Enhanced Mobile App Later in 2024

Foot Locker has enhanced its FLX Rewards program with the introduction of FLX Cash, which allows members to use loyalty program points toward purchase discounts along with additional member benefits…

News June 25
Interior of the Monos Ossington Store at 111 Ossington Avenue

Monos Opens Second Store in Toronto, Plots U.S. Expansion

Travel brand Monos has opened its second retail location, on Ossington Avenue in Toronto’s Little Portugal neighborhood, following the opening of its flagship store in Vancouver last year. And the brick-and-mortar adventure…

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