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Tractor Supply Grants Selfless Wish of Young Cancer Patient to Help Dogs in Need

Tractor Supply Grants Selfless Wish of Young Cancer Patient to Help Dogs in Need

In the holiday spirit of giving, Tractor Supply Company helped 9-year-old Caroline Lantz, who is battling cancer, by granting her wish of supporting abandoned and neglected dogs. Lantz was surprised…

News December 21
Walmart’s $3.1 Billion Opioid Settlement now Covers all 50 States

Walmart’s $3.1 Billion Opioid Settlement now Covers all 50 States

The settlement process for the various lawsuits brought by states, local governments and tribes over retailers’ alleged mishandling of opioid prescriptions is moving forward. Walmart has reached settlement agreements with…

News December 21

Party City Faces NYSE Delisting if Stock Price Doesn’t Rebound

The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned Party City that the company is at risk of being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange due to its failure to maintain…

News December 21

FedEx Plans $1 Billion in Cuts as Demand Falls

FedEx is planning to cut an additional $1 billion in costs, citing weak demand that led to a disappointing profit for Q2 2023, which ended Nov. 30. Most of the…

News December 21

The Growth of Ecommerce in Asia and What to Expect in 2023

As Asia’s ecommerce market continues to grow at an explosive rate, businesses must be prepared to adapt and take advantage of the opportunities it presents. According to a recent report,…

Executive Viewpoints December 21
Easton Town Center’s Holiday Design Partnership Puts Sustainability into Action

Easton Town Center’s Holiday Design Partnership Puts Sustainability into Action

Easton Town Center has been busy this holiday season, as might be expected at a mall that welcomes nearly 30 million annual visitors. But there’s also been an extra dose…

Features December 21
Designer Brands Expands into Premium Athletic Footwear Category with Topo Acquisition

Designer Brands Expands into Premium Athletic Footwear Category with Topo Acquisition

Designer Brands has acquired Topo Athletic in a transaction that allows the DSW parent company to gain a foothold in the premium athletic and outdoor footwear categories. Topo’s Founder and…

News December 20
Amazon has put a freeze on corporate hiring.

Amazon Avoids EU Fines with Commitments to Data, Buy Box and Fulfillment Changes

Amazon has reached a settlement with the European Union (EU) regarding three antitrust probes centered on the retail giant’s use of seller data, the “Buy Box” of ranked offers and…

News December 20

Serious Counterfeiting Requires a Serious, Intelligence-Led Response

Every day, more brands fall victim to industrialized counterfeiting. According to the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, counterfeiting is now the second-largest source of criminal income…

Executive Viewpoints December 20
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