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- 11/11/2024
Retail sales stage comeback in October
Retail sales bounced back strongly in October as the economy remained in good shape and consumers moved past concerns about a port strike and other issues that put a crimp in September’s sales. - 11/10/2024
Dutch Bros to accelerate openings in 2025 to 160-plus sites; testing food options
Dutch Bros. Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and sales, fueled in part by its new mobile ordering system and continued store growth. - 11/10/2024
Gap Inc. partners with nonprofit Nest to nurture creativity in its hometown
Gap Inc. will hold a Holiday Makers Market at its San Francisco headquarters as part of a new partnership. - 11/10/2024
Chipotle names Scott Boatwright as CEO
Chipotle Mexican Grill has found its replacement for Brian Niccol. - 11/10/2024
Home Depot invests $10 million to help veterans avoid homelessness
The non-profit arm of The Home Deport continues to support the nation’s veterans as it works towards it goal of investing $750 million to veteran causes by 2030. - 11/7/2024
Vuori’s brand valuation shoots up to $5.5 billion on new investment
Vuori has some new investors as it continues to expand its global footprint in the still-growing athleisure market. - 11/7/2024
Some merchants moving up shipments ahead of possible tariffs and strike
Another potential East Coast/Gulf Coast port strike and tariff increases proposed by president-elect Donald Trump could cause import volumes at the nation’s major container ports to be higher than previously expected for the rest of this year — and cause major headaches for retailers, consumers and the economy. - 11/7/2024
First Look: Starbucks' holiday cups are out
The holiday season has officially arrived — at least at Starbucks Corp. - 11/6/2024
Carter’s opens its first-ever flagship as part of brand revamp
Carter’s is reimagining its brand and store experience. - 11/6/2024
Ralph Lauren in knockout quarter with growth across all regions; raises guidance
Ralph Lauren Corp. continued to maintain momentum in its second quarter, reporting growth across all regions and an increase in its average unit retail price.