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UPDATE: Alimentation Couche-Tard Calls for ‘Full Engagement’ from 7&i in Merger Talks

[Update as of March 11, 2025] Canada-based Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) has responded to statements by Seven & i…

News March 11
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Beyond, Inc. Shuffles Leadership in Bid to Speed up Growth

Amid continued losses and a host of new investments, Beyond, Inc. is once again switching up its top…

News March 10
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Kroger CEO McMullen Resigns Following Board Investigation

Rodney McMullen, who began his career at Kroger as a part-time stock clerk in 1978 and has served…

News March 3
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TJX to Add 130 Stores This Year as Economic Concerns Propel the Off-Price Segment

On the heels of a strong fiscal 2025 (which ended Feb. 1, 2025) TJX Companies is ramping up…

News February 28
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Quiksilver women's has shifted to wholesale after store closures.

Quiksilver Women’s Apparel Makes Quick Pivot to Wholesale

Following the bankruptcy of Quiksilver store operator Liberated Brands earlier this month, Quiksilver owner Authentic Brands Group has…

News February 26
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Athleisure Faceoff: How Lululemon, Vuori, Alo and Fabletics are Making Their Case to Consumers

For decades the world of sports apparel was dominated by a few big names — Nike, Adidas, Puma…

Features February 25
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Tapestry has sold Stuart Weitzman to Caleres.

Tapestry Offloads Stuart Weitzman to Famous Footwear Parent Company Caleres

In the wake of its failed merger with Capri Holdings, Coach parent company Tapestry is following through with…

News February 20
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UPDATE: Michaels Taps Former Staples Canada Leader as CEO

[Update as of Feb. 19, 2025] Michaels has selected former Staples Canada CEO David Boone as its new…

News February 19
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TikTok Shop has introduced a Most Loved badge on top products.

TikTok Introduces New ‘Most Loved’ Badge to Bolster Shoppers’ Confidence

As TikTok returns to the Google and Apple app stores, the social media platform’s shopping segment has introduced…

News February 14
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