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Natura Sells The Body Shop to Private Equity Firm for $257.8 Million

Natura &Co will sell The Body Shop to Aurelius for £207 million ($257.8 million) in a transaction expected…

News November 14
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CNBC and NRF has announced their new retail sales tracker, the Retail Monitor

NRF, CNBC Join Forces to ‘Modernize How Retail Sales are Tracked and Measured’

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and CNBC have teamed up to launch a new retail sales tracker, the…

News November 13
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Walgreens Cuts 5% of Corporate Workforce in Streamlining Bid

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) will cut 267 jobs — 5% of its corporate workforce — in a move…

News November 13
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Vesta has acquired furniture rental companies Fernish and Feather.

Design Firm Vesta Aims to ‘Dominate’ Furniture Rental with Acquisition of Fernish and Feather

Luxury interior design and staging firm Vesta has acquired not one, but two of the furniture industry’s hottest new…

News November 10
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NRF: Holiday Spending Could Top $966B, but Shift from Goods to Services Continues

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is predicting robust holiday sales, with U.S. spending forecast to climb 3%-4% over…

News November 3
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Starbucks has unveiled its new Triple Shot Reinvention plan.

Starbucks Unveils Evolved ‘Reinvention’ Plan

Starbucks has added new flavor to its long-term growth strategy in what it is calling the “Triple Shot…

News November 3
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Vans' dismal performance is a large part of what is prompting a turnaround push at owner VF Corp.

Vans, North Face Owner VF Corp Launches Transformation Strategy Following Investor Pressure

VF Corp, parent company of brands including The North Face, Vans, Timberland and Supreme, has unveiled its “Reinvent”…

News November 2
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The Home Depot and Lowe's are both going after "pros."

Home Depot, Lowe’s Look to ‘Pros’ for Growth

Competitors The Home Depot and Lowe’s are both zeroing in on the same high-value target as the pandemic-driven…

News October 31
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Shein has bought UK fashion brand Missguided.

Shein Buys Missguided, Ushering in ‘New Format of Partnerships’

Digital fast fashion retailer Shein has acquired UK women’s retailer Missguided from Frasers Group. Frasers Group acquired Missguided…

News October 31
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