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MoneyGram Extends Relationship With Walmart

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Puerto Rico and on its digital platform at walmart.moneygram.com. In July, the company reported that its online transaction volume grew 106 percent year over year during the second quarter, as the firm capitalized on a digital transformation that began long before the pandemic. . million in revenue. Total revenue was $279.8

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Petco’s $864 Million IPO Beats Forecasts 

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The nationwide chain — which operates about 1,470 retail stores selling pet supplies and professional services like veterinary care — is changing its name to Petco Health and Wellness in conjunction with the listing. Mexico and Puerto Rico, including a network of more than 100 in-store veterinary hospitals.

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Report: ABG May Buy Bankrupt Ann Taylor Parent Firm Ascena

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The New Jersey-based company operates about 3,000 stores, mostly at malls. ABG has emerged as a major player in retail mergers and acquisitions as the COVID-19 crisis hurts brick-and-mortar stores while fueling online sales. It has suffered from weak sales and has also been hurt by debt. billion debt.

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Google Data Practices Under EU Antitrust Scrutiny

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Google was also ordered to modify its operations. In September, 50 attorneys general announced that they were launching an investigation into whether Google has abused its position in the online advertising market. The probe is being led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and involves 48 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

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DOJ, State AGs Could Combine Google Investigations

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The probe is centered on whether Google’s monopoly of the online search world – and the ensuing advertising revenue it commands – represent an illegal form of market control. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico formally launched an investigation into Google. Thus far, U.S. Thus far, U.S.

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Payless Approved By Bankruptcy Court To Begin Closing Stores

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Canada and Puerto Rico, and also a robust online operation. This time the court also allowed the company to buy more inventory for a going-out-of-business sale, and approved some of the company’s requests to continue operating during the liquidation. Payless has stores in the U.S., locations by May 21.

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JCPenney Explores Debt Restructuring Options With Advisers

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The retailer operates over 860 stores and has 95,000 workers. At the same time, the retailer has reportedly had difficulty raising the profile of its online retail business to compete with established players like Amazon. The retailer, which is based in Texas, has strong competition from discount retailers like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls.