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The hotel industry may be struggling in the wake of COVID-19, but a new deal by two major global operators shows there is still lots of life left in the sector. 24) that it has agreed to merge its boutique brands with U.K.-based The new hotel venture will also offer the brands in its portfolio an array of specialized support services.

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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. It is mostly impossible to manufacture goods in Cuba and send them directly to the United States due to the strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

Kohl’s , for instance, will bring emerging brands to over 50 physical retail locations and online starting in the fall through Curated By Kohl’s. The retailer also plans to team with Facebook on brand curation starting next year — “identifying and engaging with brands that have built a strong online community on the social media platform.”.

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JUNE 8, 2020

With the pandemic putting its business into a state of disorder, Lane Bryant and Ann Taylor owner Ascena Retail Group is reportedly in talks with lenders about a possible bankruptcy filing. Most of the roughly 2,800 retail locations of Ascena are still shuttered. The retailer foresees closing approximately 230 of 687 stores.

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JULY 23, 2020

has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The company said the loan, along with cash flow brought in from its continuing operations and the cash it holds, is forecasted to be enough to satisfy its “operational and restructuring” requirements after court approval.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The Century 21 brand provides a trusted destination for name brand apparel, accessories, home goods and more,” Hilco Streambank Executive Vice President David Peress said in the announcement. The sale is subject to the go-ahead from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

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JULY 1, 2020

Despite some signs of improvement this month, LVMH , the world’s biggest luxury goods group, admitted that its brick-and-mortar sales were erased by lockdowns across Europe and the United States in recent months, and that an immediate turnaround was unlikely. “We billion in 2020, compared to $62.4 billion in 2019.

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AUGUST 13, 2020

filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division amid a challenging retail climate and the pandemic, the company said in a statement. And, also in July, Lucky Brand began Chapter 11 proceedings to help set the path toward a sale and lower its debt load.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

million merchants now accept chip cards, which is an increase of 692 percent since the beginning of EMV migration, and almost 70 percent of storefronts in the United States now accept chip cards. The LINE Pay-Visa co-branded credit card will also offer exclusive rewards, including the LINE Points program. More than 3.1

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Revenues from continuing operations for the timeframe were $6.12 Retail pharmacy segment revenues from ongoing operations rose 5.1 percent compared to the past-year quarter, while same-store sales from ongoing operations for Q3 rose 4.3 Rite Aid Corporation reported on Thursday (Dec. billion, up from $5.46

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APRIL 10, 2020

Convoy’s technology platform links shippers with independent carriers, owner/operators and small fleets, all of which will now have access to Goodyear’s full commercial truck tire portfolio. ” In separate news, last year Convoy announced the rollout of a nationwide drop and hook marketplace, Convoy Go. .”

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Popular for its branded green vehicles, in 2019, FlixMobility expanded into Ukraine. FlixMobility is operating in 30 countries. FlixMobility launched in the United States in 2018, challenging popular companies like Greyhound, and now operates with 100 destinations from coast to coast. billion people.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Women’s clothing retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, according to a Thursday (Jan. 14) statement from the company. In September, Christopher & Banks reported a 70.9

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Youth-oriented shoe and apparel brand Vans has found the intersection of both, as seen in its most recent store opening this past week in Los Angeles. The brand is well-known for using its community of skateboarders for design ideas and marketing. The brand has also partnered with Goodwill and Chrysalis to access underserved employees.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The stake’s disposal is said to let Tesco keep simplifying and focus on core operations for the business per the company, which reportedly noted that the proceeds would go toward general corporate purposes. According to the report, the departure from Asia could be one of the final actions of Tesco CEO Dave Lewis.

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JULY 19, 2019

The parent of the Toys R Us brand, Tru Kids , plans to bring stores under the legendary name to the United States for the 2019 holiday season. The locations will also include interactive components with new activities and events with brand stations. locations, with only four stores currently in operation in the country.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Top-performing premium and specialist brands from the company’s supermarkets like Leon Grocery and Tony’s Chocolonely, along with fresh food and floral products, have been brought to the store’s shelves. The retailer said that “almost 90%” of the selections in the store were chosen to meet the needs of Mansion House customers.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

On the other side of the multichannel spectrum is D2C, which offers consumers the promise of skipping the messy world of in-store shopping and endless internet browsing to get products and services directly from their favorite brands and merchants. These trends have given rise to a D2C market that is expected to total $17.75 billion in 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Chowly and DoorDash are partnering to provide restaurant brands of all sizes the opportunity to grow their business through offering delivery, the companies announced in a press release on Monday (Sept. Mercato works with 750 independent grocers in 22 states. DoorDash operates in more than 4,000 U.S.

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MAY 22, 2017

A new study has found that retail global expansion has lost some steam, and while the United States remains the most active, Europe is now the preferred spot for expanding retailers, according to Chain Store Age. The CBRE Group Inc.’s percent in CBRE’s 2015 study. Of all expansion at city level, 21 percent was by U.S.

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MAY 5, 2020

has taken in $920 million in cash via arrangements with co-branded credit card firms. The hotel company is said to be one of the biggest co-brand partners of American Express. Approximately 75 percent of hotel rooms are vacant in just the United States, and seven in 10 lodging workers have been put on leave or laid off.

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JULY 14, 2020

As the United States experiences a coin shortage due to the pandemic, some brick-and-mortar retailers are forcing consumers to tell cashiers to “keep the change.”. “The Federal Reserve is experiencing a significant coin shortage that is impacting our store operations and ability to provide change,” the company wrote on Twitter.

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MAY 27, 2020

To decrease its outstanding liabilities and bolster its total financial position, Tuesday Morning Corporation said in a statement that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue “financial and operational reorganization.”

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million in cash provided by operating activities. “We is an interior design firm, maker and merchant in the home furnishings market, and is a vertically integrated brand. The company also anticipates reporting adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) between 67 cents and 69 cents on $178.8 million in consolidated net sales.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Christopher & Banks Corporation has voluntarily sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. 13, it operated just below 450 retail locations in 44 states. Christopher & Banks Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Across the US, well-funded companies are rethinking how the financial system operates. Following our previous mapping of the most well funded startups in each state and most well funded food & beverage startups in each state , we used CB Insights database to identify the most well-funded private fintech startup in each state.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Dino Borri, global vice president of brand partnerships at Eataly, said, “We wanted to provide our essential workers with convenient and safe commuting options as well as subsidize their costs. The new commuter-related services will debut in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific countries, Google stated in today's release.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

One source told the Financial Times that Alibaba could pay around $2 billion for Kaola, which buys inventory from international brands. As of last year, it worked with more than 4,300 brands from 50 countries, a sharp increase from its more than 5,000 brands six months earlier. The overall top line was up 42 percent to 114.9

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The deal will expand HelloFresh’s presence in the United States, and Factor75 will be the fourth U.S. brand to enter HelloFresh’s portfolio: HelloFresh, EveryPlate and Green Chef are the other three. CPG brand Nestlé announced that it has closed a deal to acquire Freshly , a U.S. An Increasingly Crowded Field .

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JULY 6, 2020

The retailer said it has finished a large portion of its wholesale and retail store reopening procedure in the United States, Britain, the European Union and Canada. saw its digital demand increase in Q1, fueled by strong shopper engagement and brand health. In separate news, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

mall operator Westfield Corp. That big buy is a defensive move designed to help the firm fend off the digital onslaught led by eCommerce operations like Amazon, according to reports from Reuters. Around 37 percent of the combined entity’s portfolio would be held in France and 22 percent in the United States.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Merchants are optimizing their eCommerce operations, but this is posing challenges for some, including luxury merchants. These retailers are accustomed to engaging with their customers in brick-and-mortar stores and building long-lasting relationships that lead to brand loyalty. billion this year — almost double last year’s total.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Some operations like Chipotle are even rolling out store designs that feature pick-up windows to let order-ahead diners collect their items without having to enter the restaurant. The brand is now piloting a new store model intended to better support such takeout and delivery purchases. A strong delivery strategy can help U.S.

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APRIL 2, 2020

A digital infrastructure overhaul that boosts CUs’ online presences, accelerates new product and service introductions and improves staff productivity can help CUs expand their customer bases and operations, according to Timothy Anderson, CEO of United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU).

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JUNE 15, 2020

Many non-PPE manufacturers have stepped in to help address the shortage, with major automobile producers, backpack manufacturers and even individuals with 3D printers shifting their operations to produce face masks, nasal swabs and other items. Around The PPE Supply Chain Spac e. president and chief communications officer at Hanes.

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JULY 16, 2020

Even as other chains like Starbucks are busy paring back their physical footprints, Domino’s added 39 net new stores in the United States this spring and another 45 new locations internationally, the company said Thursday (July 16) in its second-quarter earnings report. per share on net income of $118.7 million, well over the $2.19

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

More than 100 million consumers in the United States have switched from shopping in stores to shopping online since the pandemic began, and 83 percent of them plan to keep shopping with merchants they have discovered since then, even after the crisis has subsided.

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