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Pottery Barn Kids Unveils Lego Inspired Furnishings
January 06, 2022

Pottery Barn Kids and Danish toymaker Lego have collaborated to create a collection of bedding, rugs and accessories “rooted in the brands’ shared values of creativity and learning,” the companies said Thursday (Jan. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walgreens Focused on Growing Health Unit as Solid Int’l Results Complicate Sale of Boots Unit
January 06, 2022

The second-largest U.S. pharmacy retailer says it plans to open 100 new Walgreens Health Corner locations this year, having closed two acquisitions last quarter and now finalizing a third. While no fresh details were given concerning the sale of its U.K.-based Boots franchise, sharply improved...

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Hasbro Names Chris Cocks CEO After October Death of Brian Goldner
January 06, 2022

Hasbro Inc. has chosen Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming division leader Chris Cocks as its next chief executive officer, saying he will take the helm Feb. 25 after the death of CEO Brian Goldner in October, according to a Wednesday (Jan. 5) announcement....

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Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Rebounds After Q3 Earnings Report Triggers Drop
January 06, 2022

Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.’s stock price rebounded Thursday (Jan. 6), climbing more than 11% after initially dropping more than 9% per share on news of a disappointing third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Nike’s Patent Suit vs Lululemon’s Mirror Reflects Rising Stakes in Connected Fitness
January 05, 2022

When Nike, the world’s largest athletic apparel and equipment maker, looked in the Mirror, it did not like what it saw. In this case, the Mirror being viewed belongs to the trendy New York-based home gym company of the same name that was acquired by Lululemon...

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No Slowdown in Sight for Surging BNPL as Consumers Want it, Retailers Need It
January 05, 2022

Despite a year of unmatched growth, countless news stories and a few blockbuster acquisitions within the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space, as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Americans’ Favorite Pandemic Activity? Shopping
January 05, 2022

Americans’ penchant for nonstop shopping during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to trigger increased inflation, according to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz in an announcement by the group Wednesday (Jan. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walmart to Offer In-Fridge Grocery Delivery to 30M Homes; But do People Want It?
January 05, 2022

The country’s largest grocery retailer is looking to take the lead in an increasingly competitive fight over fast food delivery. In an announcement Wednesday (Jan. 5), Walmart said it planned to ramp its in-fridge delivery service to 30 million households, but questions remain whether consumers...

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Retail Without Limits: 3 Cross-Border Payment Strategies to Attract Global Shoppers
January 05, 2022

Thirty-three days. That is the average amount of time it takes a U.S. firm to receive an international payment at a cost of $50 to $60 per transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...