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Local Governments Move In On Retail Vacancies

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It was supposed to be a thriving retail center in Milwaukee when it was built seven years ago. In fact, last week, it was announced that the building would be the new home of the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s K-12 STEM program. But it never happened. No one ever leased from the development called Viets Field.

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Bon-Ton Is The Next Retailer To File For Bankruptcy

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The retailer said it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware and is exploring a sale, Fortune reported. The retailer said in a filing last week that it might have to file for Chapter 11 if it could not reach a deal with creditors.

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Retail Chains Find New Ways To Fight

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It’s a good time to be a retail chain. Retail Ascent. Retail is on the ascent. In July, retail sales increased 0.5 Economists had only forecasted retail sales going up 0.1 percent, online and mail-order retail sales increased 0.8 Retailer Woes. Not every retailer is experiencing good times, of course.

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Retail Pulse: FAO Schwarz To Open New Flagship; Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery

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Brick-and-mortar retailers have closed flagship locations in recent times, but sometimes these landmark stores make a comeback. The new store, which will be located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, will feature multiple experiential retail components. The store will also offer magic shows and a grocery shopping experience designed for kids.

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Bon-Ton Stores Will Close By August

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Though the retailer has 250 locations, 38 of those stores are already in liquidation. Still, Bon-Ton said its eCommerce and mobile platforms will continue to operate as its stores are liquidated. The retailer said in a filing earlier this year that it might have to file for Chapter 11 if it could not reach a deal with creditors.

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Kroger Debuts Rx Membership Program

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The program adds to the retailer’s Wellness Your Way platform, and was developed in partnership with GoodRx. “Kroger operates nearly 2,200 pharmacies, serving millions of customers across America. . Shopko recently revealed that it is shutting down 39 stores in 14 states.

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Prime Now Grocery Delivery Expands Across The US

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“Prime Now delivery continues to be a hit with our customers and we’re excited to introduce the service in five new cities plus more neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area,” Whole Foods Market’s executive vice president of operations, Christina Minardi, said in the announcement.

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