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Citing Theft and Safety Issues, Target Closes 9 Stores in 4 States

Target will close nine stores in four cities on Oct. 21, 2023, saying theft and organized retail crime…

News September 27
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Ralph Lauren Opens First Canada Store, Eyes Digital and Brick-and-Mortar Growth

Ralph Lauren has opened its first store in Canada, part of a broader expansion strategy that will include…

News September 27
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to Close all but 3 Moosejaw Stores

Dick’s Sporting Goods, which acquired Moosejaw from Walmart in February 2023 for an undisclosed amount, plans to close…

News September 26
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New reports indicate that Rite Aid is negotiating with creditors on a Chapter 11 plan that would include liquidating stores.

WSJ Report: Rite Aid Plans to Close Hundreds of Stores in Bankruptcy Deal

Editor’s note 10/5/23: This article has been updated with new information since it was originally published on Sept.…

News September 26
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Can Nearshoring Prevent the Next Supply Chain Crisis?

Just as you don’t start worrying about your hot water heater’s performance until you get shocked by an…

Features September 25
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Staples Adds Uber Eats Delivery Option for School and Office Supplies

Staples has partnered with Uber Eats to make school and office supplies available for scheduled or on-demand delivery…

News September 22
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Kroger Promises More Local Products on Shelves Post-Merger

Kroger will boost the number of local products on its shelves by 10% following the supermarket giant’s planned…

News September 22
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Workers are increasingly prioritizing mental health. Now is the time for retail leaders to display their vulnerability.

To Tackle Workforce Issues, Retail Leaders Need to Display Their Vulnerability

With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into…

Editor's Perspective September 22
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Sunnier Economic Outlooks Drive Peak Season

While consumers still make plenty of online purchases, analysts expect ecommerce sales to grow more moderately in the…

Executive Viewpoints September 22
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