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No Candy: Godiva To Close US Stores

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retail presence in recent decades, is reversing course and closing all its North American brick-and-mortar locations, according to numerous online news sources citing a company statement. They are in 31 states and Puerto Rico. Godiva, the maker of high-end chocolates that significantly expanded its U.S.

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West Elm Unveils ‘Water Street’ Brand

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To offer customers stylish and modern bath and body products, West Elm unveiled a new brand dubbed Water Street. The offering includes towels, hardware, lighting and vanity collections “that help our customers elevate the everyday,” the retailer said in a press release. Puerto Rico and Canada on Jan.

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Costco’s Co-Branded Credit Card Has 1 Million Members

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Costco Wholesale has reached a milestone, with Costco saying its co-branded Citi Visa Anywhere credit card now has 1 million members who have signed up for the card. According to a report , the co-branded card was launched in June and is resonating with consumers. million American Express co-branded cards, “about 7.5

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Report: ABG May Buy Bankrupt Ann Taylor Parent Firm Ascena

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Authentic Brands Group ( ABG ), the New York-based brand management company, could be the latest potential buyer of Ascena Retail Group , the recently bankrupt parent firm of Ann Taylor, Footwear News reported. Sycamore Partners, the New York-based private equity firm, is also reportedly considering the purchase, FN reported.

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MoneyGram Extends Relationship With Walmart

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Puerto Rico and on its digital platform at walmart.moneygram.com. This longer-term extension is a testament to our strong alignment on customer-centric strategies as well as continued preference for the MoneyGram brand at the point of sale,” said Alex Holmes , MoneyGram’s chairman and CEO, in a statement.

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Walgreens Launches New Loyalty Program, Ups Same-Day Service

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In a press release , the company said it aims to provide its customers with the “fastest same-day retail pickup offering available today.” Puerto Rico and the U.S. 5 percent Walgreens Cash rewards on Walgreens-branded products. The chain has more than 9,000 stores in the U.S., Virgin Islands.

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Today In Payments Around The World: Razer Fintech, Visa Unveil Prepaid Card; SafetyPay Collaborates With LATAM’s Rappi

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Plus, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is investing roughly $750 million in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is investing approximately $750 million in Reliance Industries subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. percent share of Reliance Retail.