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REI Shutters Experiences Business that was Losing Millions Annually, Cuts 400+ Jobs

After 40 years of providing adventure travel, day tours and classes, outdoors retail co-op REI will shut down its Experiences business, which…

Embracing Unleadership: How Letting go can Propel Your Business to Success

Leadership isn’t confined to titles or roles — it’s something we all practice daily, often without even realizing it. Whether deciding how…

Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2025

Barnes & Noble will open approximately 60 stores this year, according to the Financial Times (FT). The retailer — owned by Elliott…

JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

JCPenney and SPARC Group, which holds a portfolio of brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica, have formed…

The North Face Appeals to All 5 Senses to Bring the Outdoors into its London Flagship

Want to enjoy the outdoors without, you know, actually going outside? Then the recently opened London flagship of The North Face is…

True Religion Embarks on ‘Exciting New Chapter’ with New Owner

Acon Investments has purchased a controlling stake in the True Religion apparel brand for an undisclosed amount. The brand, which was founded…

Revolutionizing Retail: How Ergonomic Robots Enhance Shopping Experiences

Robots and automated technology are becoming a typical feature in the retail industry, with robots streamlining operations, reducing costs and improving customer…

In 2025, Changing Consumer Demand will Reshape the Supply Chain

According to Gartner, more than three-quarters of supply chain leaders are being asked to improve their customer experience (CX) strategies. A customer-centric…

Albertsons Hosts Third Annual Innovative Food and Pet Products Competition

Albertsons has once again launched its Innovation Launchpad competition, seeking emerging brands in the food, beverage and pet categories for the third…

Sodexo Plans Nearly 100 Cashierless Campus ‘Food Hives’

Campus foodservice leader Sodexo will open nearly 100 “Food Hive” markets on college campuses by 2026, beginning with the approximately 30 locations…

CFPB Sues Walmart for Illegal Payment Practices that Allegedly Cost Drivers $10 Million

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Walmart and Branch Messenger, alleging that the partners forced the third-party delivery drivers in…

Costco Bucks the Anti-DEI Trend

Costco’s board of directors has unanimously rejected a shareholder proposal to conduct a study of the retailer’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…

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