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Warehouse Space Going For Premium Rates

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Brick-and-mortar merchants are far from being free from the problems that plague their particular brand of retail, but even they have to look at online retail rising rents for warehouse space with a little bit of mirth. million added in 2006. According to a new report from CBRE, things are about to get even worse.

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Retail Pulse: Brookstone Files For Bankruptcy; Kroger Launches New Delivery Service

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The decision to close our mall stores was difficult, but ultimately provides an opportunity to maintain our well-respected brand and award-winning products while operating with a smaller physical footprint,” he said. In addition, the retailer is looking to sell its intellectual property, including its brand names and eCommerce business.

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The metaverse could be tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity: These are the companies making it a reality

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Base Hologram is using the tech to bring popular artists like Whitney Houston and Buddy Holly back to the stage, while Israel-based RealView Imaging renders holograms of a patient’s internal organs to help with surgical planning. . Virtual fashion: Virtual fashion companies are brands developing clothing to be worn in the metaverse.

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