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Starbucks Baristas Take Strike to Company’s Seattle HQ as Labor and Political Support Expands
Hundreds of members of the Starbucks Workers United union, who have been on strike since Nov. 13 as part of the Red Cup Rebellion over what the union claims are…
News December 19
Pacsun Plans to Open up to 35 New U.S. Stores by 2029
Youth-oriented retailer Pacsun will add to its U.S. store count for the first time in nearly two decades, with plans to add 20 to 35 brick-and-mortar locations over the next…
News December 19
The Connected Forecourt: How Fuel Retailers are Turning Stations into Shopping Destinations
Fuel and convenience retail is changing fast. The traditional forecourt is no longer just a place to fill up and leave; it’s evolving into a connected, customer-first retail hub that…
Executive Viewpoints December 19
Fanatics Expands Loyalty Program’s Earning and Spending Opportunities Beyond its Ecosystem
Global sports platform Fanatics has partnered with Pointsville to make FanCash — the “currency” of its Fanatics ONE loyalty program — more easily available for use in customized campaigns and…
News December 18
Build-A-Bear Brings its Characters to Life in New Animated Series
Build-A-Bear is launching an original animated series called KABU featuring familiar characters from its line of build-your-own plush toys. The series will debut Dec. 26, 2025 on the Build-A-Bear YouTube…
News December 18
Lululemon to Expand to 6 New Markets as Hunt for New CEO Continues
Lululemon will enter six new markets in 2026 through its new franchise partnership model. The brand will launch in Greece, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Romania next year with partner Arion…
News December 18
Shipping Delays Have You Frantic? DoorDash Gift Sweepstakes Rides to the Rescue
DoorDash wants everyone to know that it delivers more than take-out food and groceries — a lot more. The platform is making that point with its Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes, a…
News December 18
Securing Deliveries Year-Round: Combatting Porch Pirates with Smart Security Solutions
Despite thousands of deliveries being made daily, one issue for homeowners and businesses remains a concern: package thieves, also known as porch pirates. The rise of online shopping has led…
Executive Viewpoints December 18
Amazon to Transform Food Scraps into Chicken Feed In-Store at Whole Foods
Beginning in 2027, Amazon will deploy on-site food waste conversion technology in Whole Foods Market stores that will turn fruit and vegetable scraps from back-of-house operations into a nutrient-rich chicken…
News December 17
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