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Investors Have a ‘Breakup With Makeup’ as Cosmetics Cos Struggle With Costs
April 25, 2022

Spring is supposed to be the season of dressing up and stepping out after a long cold hibernation but for most cosmetics makers, the warmer weather and reduced COVID concerns have so far garnered a cold response. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Future Group’s Secured Creditors Nix $3.4B Deal With Reliance
April 25, 2022

Indian retailer Reliance has nixed its $3.4 billion deal with Mumbai-based retail firm Future Group, adding it “cannot be implemented” because Future’s secured creditors rejected the agreement, Reuters reported Saturday (April 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Authentic Brands Group Looking to Add Ted Baker Label to Its Growing Portfolio
April 25, 2022

Brand licensing conglomerate Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which includes Reebok, Aeropostale, Forever 21 and roughly 50 other labels, is considering a bid for British fashion retailer Ted Baker, according to unnamed London sources in a Sky News report out over the weekend. Get the Full...

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The Container Store Gets Social and Emotional About Nesting Trend
April 25, 2022

Whether you call it spring cleaning, clutter busting or simply getting organized, these offshoots of the nesting trend are, for many consumers, a concept that really only became a priority when the pandemic lockdowns and lifestyle shifts kicked in. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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The Knot CFO Says Vendors Brace for Burst of Business as Weddings Hit 20-Year High
April 25, 2022

“This is going to be a season for the ages, for sure,” said Andy Ivanovich, chief financial officer at The Knot Worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Today in Retail: Kimberly-Clark Expects Higher Sales; Walmart to Strengthen Local Business Ties
April 22, 2022

Today in retail, Kimberly-Clark predicts higher sales this year despite raising prices, while Walmart continues to strengthen its ties with local businesses. Plus, Home Depot Chief Information Officer Matt Carey shifts into the role of executive vice president of customer experience, and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered...

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AI-Powered Resale Baby Gear Marketplace Rebelstork Makes US Debut
April 22, 2022

Overstock, open box and used baby clothing company Rebelstork has expanded into the U.S., according to a Friday (April 22) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Walmart Focuses on Expanding ‘Strong Ties’ With Local Businesses
April 22, 2022

In a bid to monetize its assets and deep roots with the 5,000 U.S. communities where it has stores, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the company was doubling down in its strategy and aiming to leverage its local ties. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: The Near-Term Favors Bargains, the Long-Term Likes Fulfillment
April 22, 2022

“France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war,” Charles de Gaulle famously said in June of 1940, while encouraging his fellow countryman to continue their fight against the Nazi invasion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...