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Northwestern Mutual commits $150m to startup investments

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This builds on the $43 million in capital that the Milwaukee-based investments and insurance giant invested in 14 startups as part of its its first corporate venture fund, which rolled out in 2017. Northwestern Mutual has launched a second venture fund to support startups working in financial services.

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Amazon Plans Whole Foods Expansions In Closed Sears Stores

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The recent woes of Sears and other struggling retailers are seen as an opportunity for the online retail giant. that the company is visiting sites of now defunct retail spaces. Those cities include Birmingham, Colorado Springs, Long Island, Milwaukee, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Tacoma and Tulsa. Sources told Yahoo!

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Retail Pulse: FAO Schwarz To Open New Flagship; Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery

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Brick-and-mortar retailers have closed flagship locations in recent times, but sometimes these landmark stores make a comeback. The new store, which will be located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, will feature multiple experiential retail components. The store will also offer magic shows and a grocery shopping experience designed for kids.

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Retail Bedfellows Tracker: Under Armour Goes Mainstream, Tesco Seeks Roommates

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The early bird gets the worm – just like retailers who seek out deals with strategically positioned partners are more often than not rewarded for their boldness. At least, that’s the hope of these retailers who find themselves part of the Retail Bedfellows Tracker this week. Small businesses in the U.S.

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DoorDash Dives Into Grocery Delivery Business

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Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Detroit and Indianapolis customers can order from Meijer and Fresh Thyme. A June fundraise put San Francisco-based DoorDash’s market capitalization at about $15 billion , but the company’s rapid growth has come with challenges. The service is launching on the West Coast and in the Midwest.

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Peace Coffee Perfectly Times Its Pandemic-Fueled Growth

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The retail news is full of companies that have made brilliant and sometimes dramatic pivots to catch up with the shift to Digital 3.0. Last week, it announced that its products would expand beyond the Twin Cities to Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago and (in September) Denver. “I But sometimes the pre-pandemic plans work out just fine.

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Bright Paths Students Demonstrate New Skills with Incredible Variety of Apps

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Emily Merline, originally from Milwaukee, WI, attended Arizona State University on a National Merit Scholarship. After receiving her MBA in Business from Dartmouth, Gabriella began a career focused on banking and venture capital. More About Deepti Dhar’s Bright Paths Project: Welcome to Stock Market.

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