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JCPenney Hires 2 New Chiefs to ‘Fortify’ Ecommerce and Omnichannel Development

JCPenney has brought in two retail veterans to lead its technology and digital divisions. Former Gap and Walmart…

News January 11
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1-800-FLOWERS Expands Experiential Offerings with Alice’s Table Acquisition

1-800-FLOWERS.com Inc. has acquired Alice’s Table, a lifestyle business that offers digital livestreamed floral and culinary experiences. Financial…

News January 11
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Mattress Firm Files for IPO 6 Years After Going Private

Mattress Firm has publicly filed for an IPO that will return the furniture retailer to the public markets…

News January 10
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Fanatics Solidifies Move into Trading Cards with Acquisition of Topps

Digital sports platform Fanatics has acquired trading card brand Topps mere months after snagging the rights to produce…

News January 5
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Container Store Buys Closet Works for $21.5M to Add Wood-Based Products

The Container Store has acquired Chicago-based home storage solutions and closet organization company Closet Works for $21.5 million…

News January 3
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Claire’s Taps Retail Veteran Kristin Patrick as CMO

Claire’s Stores has appointed Kristin Patrick as Chief Marketing Officer as it continues a brand transformation that has…

News December 20
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Luxury Resale Update: Rebag Snags $33M in Fresh Funding, Farfetch Acquires Luxclusif

Luxury resale platform Rebag has raised $33 million in Series E funding, bringing its total raised to $101…

News December 15
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Nike Furthers Metaverse Ambitions with Acquisition of Virtual Sneaker Brand RTFKT

Nike has acquired RTFKT — a company that creates digital artifacts, including “Metaverse-ready” sneakers and other collectibles —…

News December 14
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Forever 21 Finds New Home at JCPenney

A new range of Forever 21 fashions has debuted at 100 JCPenney stores across the U.S. and online.…

News December 13
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