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UPDATE: Gordon Bros. Restocks Party City Stores for Final Sales Push

[Update as of Feb. 26, 2025] With Party City store closing sales entering their final weeks, asset management company Gordon Brothers has…

Starbucks Eliminates 1,100+ Jobs as it Seeks to Simplify Support Structure

Starbucks will cut 1,100 support jobs and “several hundred” additional open and unfilled positions, according to a letter from CEO Brian Niccol…

Instacart Crowdsources Donations to Help LA Schools Affected by Wildfires

Instacart has launched a Classroom Carts initiative to support 28 Los Angeles County public and charter schools and nearly 15,000 students affected…

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Home Furnishings Supply Chains

Government policies significantly impact supply chain dynamics — evolving trade regulations, stricter environmental standards, updated labor laws and increasing technological investments reshape…

Ikea Plans 8 New Smaller-Format Stores in 2025

Ikea will open eight new stores this year in the smaller format that it debuted in Dallas in November 2023. Building off…

Loblaws Plans 80 New Stores in 2025 as Retailer Doubles Down on Discounting

As part of Loblaws’ plans to invest $2.2 billion (Canadian) this year, the supermarket retailer will open 80 new stores under a…

Is China Taking Over the (Cyber) World?

Western countries have long dominated ecommerce and digital marketing, yet China’s influence in these areas has been growing rapidly in recent years….

4 Legal Considerations for Pop-Up Businesses in the Fashion Industry

Fashion brands are leveraging pop-ups to create buzz, showcase limited-edition collections and connect with customers in immersive, high-energy environments. Pop-ups offer unique…

North Carolina Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Unionization

In a vote last week, employees at an Amazon warehouse in Garner, N.C. voted 2,447 to 829 against joining an employee-led union,…

Best Buy, Hot Topic Upgrade Employee Educational Benefits

Happy employees create a more successful retail environment, but one survey has found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their…

Leveraging Voice-Directed Picking to Optimize Multichannel Fulfillment

The pressures on retailers to seamlessly fulfill orders across physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps continue to intensify. Whether shipping directly…

Uniqlo to Donate Equivalent of 2 Million Meals in 2025

Uniqlo has partnered with Feeding America to help provide 2 million meals to the organization’s local partner food banks across the U.S….

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UPDATE: Gordon Bros. Restocks Party City Stores for Final Sales Push

Starbucks Eliminates 1,100+ Jobs as it Seeks to Simplify Support Structure

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Loblaws Plans 80 New Stores in 2025 as Retailer Doubles Down on Discounting

4 Legal Considerations for Pop-Up Businesses in the Fashion Industry

North Carolina Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Unionization

Best Buy, Hot Topic Upgrade Employee Educational Benefits

Leveraging Voice-Directed Picking to Optimize Multichannel Fulfillment

Uniqlo to Donate Equivalent of 2 Million Meals in 2025

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