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J.K. Symancyk, former President and CEO of PetSmart and newly appointed CEO of Signet Jewelers.

PetSmart CEO Exits Company to Lead Signet Jewelers

J.K. Symancyk is stepping down from his role as President, CEO and board member at PetSmart and will…

News October 1
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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…

News September 27
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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…

Executive Viewpoints September 27
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Rosalia Bucaro, new Chief Merchandising Officer at HSN.

HSN Appoints New Chief Merchandiser

Qurate Retail Group has appointed Rue Gilt Groupe and Bloomingdale’s veteran Rosalia Bucaro as Chief Merchandising Officer for its HSN banner,…

News September 23
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NRF Rebrands Paris Retail Week as Big Show Europe, Sets 2025 Dates

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and events organizer Comexposium, which collaborated on the inaugural NRF Big Show Asia…

News September 17
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Exclusive Interview: FTC Official Reveals Rationale for Crackdown on Monopolies

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is in the news again this week as its lawsuit seeking to block…

Features September 17
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Bed Bath & Beyond brand will be licensed and sold at other retailers.

Bed Bath & Beyond Brand Headed to Other Retailers and New Markets

Beyond, Inc. — owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily — is launching a global licensing…

News September 11
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UPDATE: 219 LL Flooring Stores Saved from Liquidation

[Update as of Sept. 9, 2024] At the last minute, an investor has swooped in to save some…

News September 9
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Newly reopened Foot Locker flagship on NYC's 34th Street.

Foot Locker Celebrates 50th Anniversary with an Eye to the Future

Foot Locker is kicking off a month-long celebration of its 50th anniversary as it gains momentum in its…

News September 5
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