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The FTC has proposed a new rule cracking down on fake reviews online.

UPDATE: FTC Issues Formal Ban on Fake Reviews and Testimonials

[Update as of Aug. 15, 2024] The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule to combat…

News August 15
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Walmart Raises Guidance Following Q2 Growth in Sales, Membership and Advertising

Walmart posted strong growth across its business in Q2 of its fiscal 2025, which ended July 26, 2024.…

News August 15
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Party City Names New CEO as Turnaround Continues

Party City has appointed Barry Litwin as President and CEO as the company continues to eke its way back from…

News August 14
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Victoria’s Secret Names New CEO to ‘Power the Business’ Next Chapter’

Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co) has named Anthropologie and Savage x Fenty veteran Hillary Super as its new…

News August 14
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Starbucks CEO Steps Down Less Than Two Years Later

After less than two years at his post, Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down as CEO of Starbucks. Brian…

News August 13
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UPDATE: With Dismal Q1 2025 Results, Under Armour Makes Brand Leadership Shakeup

[Update as of Aug. 9, 2024] The day after Under Armour announced a brand leadership change, it shared…

News August 9
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CVS Reveals Multi-Year Plan to Save $2B Amid Healthcare Benefits Challenges

CVS Health has identified a “multi-year opportunity” to deliver $2 billion in savings, said President and CEO Karen…

News August 8
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Alibaba executives and former Olympians discuss the new business accelerator partnership with the IOC.

How Alibaba is Helping Olympians ‘Bridge the Divide Between Sportsmanship and Entrepreneurship’

For two and a half weeks, the eyes of the world are turned to Paris for the latest…

Features August 2
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Hilco Division Takes Over Operations of Hanes Outlet and Maidenform Stores

Investment and advisory firm Hilco Consumer-Retail (HCR) has acquired the operations for Hanes Outlet and Maidenform stores. Financial details…

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