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Kroger to Increase New Store Builds by 30% in 2026

Kroger has kicked off a physical store expansion program, beginning with the completion of four major store projects…

News December 5
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Nike Reorganizes Senior Leadership Team, Establishes COO Role

Nike has reconfigured its Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as part of the brand’s turnaround strategy, creating the role…

News December 4
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Cyber Week Recap: Online Sales Climb 5%, In-Store Shopper Visits Increase 3%

While Black Friday was once known as the day for in-person shopping (complete with lining up at 4…

Features December 2
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Costco is preemptively suing for a refund if tariffs are found illegal.

Costco Sues for a Refund if Supreme Court Finds Trump Tariffs Illegal

Costco has preemptively sued the U.S. government to ensure it receives a full refund of the tariff duties…

News December 2
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Inside the first corporate Bed Bath & Beyond Home store, which opened in Nashville, Tenn. in August.

Bed Bath & Beyond to Buy Brand House Collective, Creating an ‘Everything Home’ Company

After partnering together since October 2024, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has agreed to acquire The Brand House…

News November 25
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Verizon Cost-Cutting to Eliminate 13,000 Jobs, See 179 Stores Converted

Verizon will eliminate 13,000 jobs and “significantly reduce” its outsourced and other outside labor expenses, according to a…

News November 21
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E.l.f. Beauty Expands to Mideast’s Gulf Region via Exclusive Sephora Partnership

Beginning Nov. 21, E.l.f. Beauty products will be available at the 70 Sephora stores in the six countries…

News November 20
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Columbia Sportswear Names Co-Presidents in Succession Plan

Columbia Sportswear has appointed Peter Bragdon and Joseph Boyle as co-presidents, advancing its leadership succession plan under CEO…

News November 14
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A third settlement with Visa-Mastercard deemed still not good enough by merchants.

Merchants Protest Visa-Mastercard ‘Swipe Fee’ Settlement, Again

Visa and Mastercard have reached a new settlement with merchants in the “swipe fee” lawsuit that has been…

News November 11
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