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Retail Industry Groups Support New Stimulus

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Retail industry trade leadership likes what it sees from Washington so far. Hanson went on to say that federal law should protect retailers and their employees who follow safety guidelines and mandates issued by the government.

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Aftermath: Retailers Try To Focus On Recovery

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Riots and looting over the weekend have taken their toll on retail reopening plans all over the U.S. Retail locations of all types and brands went unspared, from Los Angeles to New York City, as protests turned violent. While that retail recovery was not spectacular by any means, it did appear to be growing consistently.

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Amazon Rethinks New York City HQ2 Campus

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The eCommerce retailer, which had intended to bring 25,000 jobs to the city, hasn’t acquired office space for the effort as of now, The Washington Post reported. Last November, the eCommerce retailer said that it chose New York City along with Northern Virginia as the locations for its second and third headquarters.

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Fashion Brand Marine Layer Tries New Business Line As Airbnb Landlords

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Known primarily for a laid-back, soft-spun California beachy chic, the fashion brand Marine Layer is trying their hand at a new expansion in retail as Airbnb landlords. The firm is also looking to expand further, with locations in Washington D.C., Those apartments will be found above the brand’s New Orleans outpost.

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How Kroger Is Taking On Amazon With Smart Shelves

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But according to Kroger’s leadership, the shift to digital shelving and other new features starting to make their entrance into Kroger today are part of a bigger transition the brand is making as it seeks to better serve the needs of its customer base.

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Pizza Hut Takes The Pass From Papa John’s For NFL Sponsorship

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The National Football League (NFL) and pizza quick service restaurant (QSR) Papa John’s made news when they agreed to end their sponsorship agreement, but Pizza Hut has since signed up to be the league’s official pizza sponsor — and it’s reportedly paying more for it than Paper John’s did, according to the Washington Post.

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Here Are 35 Casualties Of The Retail Apocalypse And Why They Failed

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Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Formerly beloved brands such as Aeropostale, American Apparel, and PacSun bit the dust in 2016, and the pace of retail deaths has accelerated since then.

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