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Regulatory Watch: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative and judicial developments - July 23
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee to hold informational hearing regarding the impacts of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair.
The Container Store launches new branding campaign
The Container Store celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new advertising campaign and a next-generation store prototype.

Another former J.C. Penney exec joins Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies has named a new leader to oversee store performance across its many divisions.
Rite Aid, Albertsons try swaying shareholders into voting ‘yes’

Albertsons Companies and Rite Aid think they have a leg up against rivals like Walmart and Amazon, and they want investors to know it.
VF Corp. lifts full-year outlook amid a strong Q1

The parent company of Timberland, Vans, The North Face, Wrangler, and other labels, started its fiscal year strong out of the gate.
Build-A-Bear Workshop ‘Pay Your Age’ deal gets a makeover

Days after massive crowds forced Build-A-Bear Workshop to cut short its “Pay Your Age” promotion, the retailer has found a way for all of its loyal shoppers to take advantage of the deal.
Skechers Q2 profit misses expectations

Despite “record sales” for the quarter, Skechers’ profits tumbled in the second quarter.
Toys ‘R’ Us settles with ‘some’ creditors

Now that the dust has settled on its liquidation sales, Toys “R” Us has entered into a plan to pay off some its creditors, including vendors.
eBay lowers full-year guidance

Less engaging marketing initiatives took their toll on eBay for the second quarter, an issue that pushed the company to lower its full-year guidance.
Meal-kit company reportedly shuts down

The kitchen is closed at Chef’d.
Southeastern Grocers uses food and fuel to drive loyalty

The parent company of Winn-Dixie and Bi-Lo is giving loyal shoppers more bang for their buck.
Department store retailer expands branded credit card offering

Belk is giving its shoppers a new way to earn rewards.