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Albertsons Halts Kroger Merger, Sues for Breach of Agreement

Albertsons has formally called off the troubled $24.6 billion merger with Kroger following Dec. 10 decisions opposing the…

News December 11
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Has Amazon Finally Cracked the Code for Grocery Retailing?

In 2020 my beloved local Fairway went under, and for five years the store space has languished, sitting…

Features December 11
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How Retailers can Reduce Tax Complexities and Make the Nice List this Holiday Season

Festive decorations line the aisles and holiday classics start playing in every store you enter. The holiday shopping…

Executive Viewpoints December 11
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Snoop Dogg Launches Online Cannabis Lifestyle Marketplace

Weed impresario Snoop Dogg has launched the SWED.com direct-to-consumer ecommerce marketplace, building on the successful openings this summer…

News December 9
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How Carter’s is Evolving with the Needs of Gen Z Parents

More than two-thirds (67%) of American adults with an income of $100,000 or more are parents, representing a…

Features December 6
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Why Lovesac’s Founder Thinks Making ‘Stuff that Sustains’ is the True Key to Sustainability

The origin story of furniture brand Lovesac is one of those great “started in the parents’ garage” sagas…

Features December 5
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Calpak Embarks on a New Retail Adventure: Physical Stores

When Edward and Judy Kwon founded Calpak 35 years ago, they modernized the luggage and travel goods sector…

Features December 4
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NBCU Brings Shoppable Ads to Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Special

NBCUniversal is bringing its “Virtual Concessions” ecommerce ad capability — which launched this summer during the Paris Olympics…

News December 3
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Luxury for Lunch: Louis Vuitton Unveils New Restaurant Concept in NYC Flagship

Hungry for luxury Louis Vuitton fans? Head to 57th Street in New York to not only shop the…

News December 2
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