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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 December 30
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World Emblem is reshoring to blunt the impact of tariffs.

World Emblem Blunts Tariff Impacts with Manufacturing Shift to Dominican Republic

President Trump’s tariffs, and the uncertainty surrounding them, have caused many businesses to call a halt to major…

Features December 24
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Longtime 7-Eleven CEO Retires as Retailer Preps for Ambitious North America Growth

As 7-Eleven, Inc (SEI) prepares for significant expansion of its store fleet in North America, the retailer also…

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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…

News December 19
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Lululemon will enter 6 new markets in 2026

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…

News December 18
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Inclusive Sizing Leaders FullBeauty and Destination XL Combine in ‘Merger of Equals’

Destination XL Group (DXL) and FullBeauty Brands, both giants in the big-and-tall/inclusive-sizing category, will combine in a “merger…

News December 15
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Office Depot Officially Goes Private in $842 Million Acquisition

[Update as of Dec. 11, 2025] The ODP Corporation, parent company of Office Depot and Office Max, has…

News December 11
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Walmart has signaled its new identity as a tech leader by moving to the Nasdaq.

Walmart Solidifies New Identity as a Tech Company with Move from NYSE to Nasdaq

Walmart began its first day of trading on the Nasdaq today after being listed on the New York…

News December 9
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Dollar General Plans 450 New Stores in 2026 with Increased Focus on Rural Markets

News December 5
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