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JD Sports Purchases California-Based Shoe Palace

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Overall cash consideration for the purchase of the company is $325 million, which is subject to “customary cash/debt and working capital adjustments,” of which $100 million has been deferred and will be paid on different dates over the 12 months to come. Through this combination with JD and Finish Line in the U.S.,

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Banks Bring Coffee Shops To New Branches

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With the bank branch of the future, large institutions such as Capital One and Fifth Third are aiming to create spaces that appeal to millennials around Chicago that provide technical support, financial advice and — in some instances — cappuccino. By the same token, Capital One has brought three Capital One Cafes in Chicago.

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Retail Bankruptcy Tracker: Claire’s And Grocers Throw In The Towel

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As sad as the end of Toys R Us may be, the iconic toy store is far from the only retailer struggling these days — and it’s not the only one throwing in the towel this week. The beloved, bankrupt retailer has announced the cancellation of all in-store events, such as its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Geoffrey the Giraffe birthday parties.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart Tests ‘Great Workplace,’ Sainsbury’s Opens Cashierless Store

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are changing the way they manage their workforces in the age of Amazon: Walmart , for instance, is testing multiple versions of a new team structure called the “Great Workplace” in some of its locations. At the same time, it was reported that Walmart plans to employ $11 billion in capital expenditures this year.

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Simon Property Group, Wheels Up Get In On The SPAC Action

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You’d be forgiven if the tug of war between hedge funds and retail investors – and the soaring and swooning over GameStop and Dogecoin – would be top of mind in anticipation of a bubble taking shape that will, at some point, see either deflation or a pop. capital markets work hold a significant advantage.” No, not GameStop.

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Bankruptcy Wave Hits Whole Foods Competitors

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It would make sense that the supermarket business might be immune from the cross-currents of retailing in 2020. Three regional players in the organic food retail business — where Whole Foods and parent Amazon rule — have declared bankruptcy over the past month. based natural foods retailer is the third significant U.S.

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Alcohol Delivery Startup Saucey Raises $5.4M

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million Series A round of venture capital (VC) funding led by Bullpen Capital. With 25 full-time employees and 2,300 couriers, Saucey is making its way into various California cities and has plans to move into Texas and Florida down the road. Los Angeles-based, alcohol delivery startup Saucey just announced news of its $5.4