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Chicago's Lincoln Yards development under scrutiny

Apr 3, 2019
Who will the multibillion-dollar project benefit?
A rendering of Lincoln Yards.
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Rent the Runway turns its attention to the home

Mar 25, 2019
The fashion rental company has partnered with West Elm to offer home accessories.
Starting this summer, Rent the Runway subscribers will be able to lease looks from home décor retailer West Elm.
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Here's why Levi's is returning to the stock market

Mar 21, 2019
Levi Strauss & Co. returns to the stock market this week. The 165-year-old company is hoping to sell more than $500 million in shares, which it will invest in broadening product offerings and appealing more to young people. 
Traders, many in jeans, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on the day that Levi Strauss has returned to the stock market with an IPO on March 21, 2019 in New York City.
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Instagram launches in-app shopping tool with 20 retailers

Mar 19, 2019
The online marketplace just got a little more interesting. Instagram launched in-app purchase and payment services for 20 major brands, including Nike, Burberry and Uniqlo. Shoppers will now be able to click on Instagram posts featuring items they want and complete purchases, all while staying inside the app. The news raises questions about data privacy […]
This photo illustration taken on March 22, 2018 shows apps for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social networks on a smartphone.
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 A woman walks by a Family Dollar store on December 11, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. As the income gap between rich and poor continues to grow, dollar and 99 cent stores have become increasingly popular in both urban and rural America. Dollar General, one of several discount retail chains, has become one of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S. According to the Institute for Local Self Reliance, there are now over 30,000 dollar stores in the U.S., up from around 18,000 a decade ago. Dollar General and Dollar Tree alone are expected to have 50k stores in the next few years.
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February job cuts hit three-year high, report says

Mar 7, 2019
In February, U.S.-based employers announced the highest number of monthly job cuts in more than three and a half years. Online shopping made a dent in terms of retail jobs.
In February, U.S.-based employers announced the highest number of monthly job cuts in more than three and a half years. Online shopping made a dent in terms of retail jobs.
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Gap and Old Navy wrangle over customer data

Mar 1, 2019
It isn't clear who should get what.
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For public good, not for profit.

Will Vineyard Vines deliver for Target?

Mar 1, 2019
Vineyard Vines — known by its whale logo — will offer a limited line of summer clothing at Target.
Vineyard Vines — known by its whale logo — will offer a limited line of summer clothing at Target.
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As subscription-box craze hits full tilt, big brands cash in

Feb 28, 2019
Might an abundance of consumer choices saturate the subscription-box market?
It’s been a decade since subscription-box trailblazers like Birchbox revolutionized retail.
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Walmart reports a great holiday quarter

Feb 19, 2019
Booming e-commerce, robust toy sales, and grocery pick-up and delivery powered the retailer to one of its strongest quarters in years.
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