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- 6/30/2021
Panera Bread sells Au Bon Pain chain
A franchisee of more than 400 quick-serve restaurants and convenience stores has assumed the role of franchisor. - 6/30/2021
DSW pilots self-checkouts as retailers react to labor crunch
Retailers are being hit hard by one of the worst labor shortages in recent history. - 6/29/2021
Canadian performance apparel brand Duer expanding in the U.S.
Vancouver-based maker of what it calls “the world’s most comfortable pants” is adding a second U.S. outpost. - 6/29/2021
Study: Shoppers returning to stores as ‘new normal’ settles in
A majority of consumers expect their shopping habits to be back to pre-pandemic levels by or before the end of this year. - 6/29/2021
Shoppers focused on value and convenience over brand loyalty, says survey
Brand loyalty took a back seat to other factors among shoppers during COVID-19 and the trend is expected to continue. - 6/29/2021
Owner of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets makes $442.5 million acquisition
Fat Brands is making an acquisition that will more than double its footprint. - 6/29/2021
Timberland to take back its used products
Timberland is launching a global product take-back program as part of its overall sustainability commitment. - 6/29/2021
Rothy’s expands store footprint
A digitally native, eco-friendly footwear company that makes shoes and bags out of recycled and sustainable materials has opened its first Midwest location. - 6/29/2021
Pandemic accelerated tech product launches
The pandemic saw brands deploy a host of tech innovations to connect with shoppers. - 6/29/2021
Walmart launching first-ever private brand analog insulin drug
Walmart is diving deeper into health care with the launch of a less costly version of prescription insulin.