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How Clandestina (Literally) Snuck Into The US Market

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There are many, many retailers and brands trying to outfit the world, and standing out in the crowd is difficult. The brand became the first to launch a website for U.S. And so, Clandestina exports its ideas — T-shirt designs — to a contract T-shirt printing operation in South Carolina called Frenzy. With its U.S.

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Skip And Paytronix Team Up On Mobile Checkout, Loyalty Incentives

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To get the biggest impact, brands must engage with customers through every possible channel. We find that mobile reaches the 20 percent who engage with the brand most frequently, meaning they are among the most valuable,” said Michelle Tempesta, head of marketing at Paytronix.

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Walmart Adds Two Global Governance Leaders To Support Financial Services

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“As Walmart transforms through innovation and investment to save customers time and money, we are continually adapting our organization to ensure we have the right talent and structure in place,” said Rachel Brand, executive vice president of global governance, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, per the company. “I

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COVID-19 Spikes Hinder Retail Recovery

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In states where cases are spiking — Arizona, Texas, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina — retail foot traffic has slipped, according to new data from data firm Unacast. However, the June numbers “showed a marked improvement on previous weeks” and was the strongest showing for retail markets since the March 9 data.

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Party City Buys Franchise Locations For $31 Million

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Building up a retail brand can be a tough task to take on. With 18 franchise stores in North Carolina and South Carolina, Party City’s corporate holdings will significantly increase its majority stake.

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US Liquor Sales Rise, But Not Enough To Offset COVID-Related Global Revenue Decline

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billion) write-down as a result of a bigger-than-expected decline in sales, as demand for its range of alcoholic beverages has plummeted in nearly all markets. The write-down relates to Diageo’s businesses in India, Nigeria, Ethiopia and South Korea, as well as complications created by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.

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Lidl’s Tactical Retreat In The US

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Small but mighty, German discount grocer Lidl — a brand known for not only its low prices, but also its innovative store layouts and private labels, including clothing — has already gobbled up 3 percent of local market share since the chain came to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in June 2017.

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