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When Hot Topic first opened its doors in 1989, it branded itself as being all about “alternative culture” before the concept of “alternative” was even really a part of the cultural lexicon. As to whether the 12- to 22-year-old demographic remains the retail chain’s target consumer group today is somewhat murky.

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JULY 31, 2020

Authentic Brands Group ( ABG ), the New York-based brand management company, could be the latest potential buyer of Ascena Retail Group , the recently bankrupt parent firm of Ann Taylor, Footwear News reported. Sycamore Partners, the New York-based private equity firm, is also reportedly considering the purchase, FN reported.

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Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online in more than 190 countries. The brand has said it would roll out the burger later in the year nationwide. The retailer is going head to head with Amazon in numerous channels, including logistics, eCommerce and others, as it seeks to be viewed as more of a technology company.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Midwest retailer Meijer has signed on with the service to provide same-day delivery of groceries. Customers rely on Instacart to get the groceries and goods they need from the retailers they love," Instacart President Nilam Ganenthiran said in a Thursday (Dec. 3) press release. The Stockpiling Fever’s Second Wave .

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JANUARY 11, 2019

To offer customers stylish and modern bath and body products, West Elm unveiled a new brand dubbed Water Street. The offering includes towels, hardware, lighting and vanity collections “that help our customers elevate the everyday,” the retailer said in a press release. Puerto Rico and Canada on Jan.

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AUGUST 28, 2017

Two American Express banking subsidiaries have found themselves on the wrong side of the CFPB’s fining pen for discriminating against consumers in Puerto Rico, the U.S. American Express discriminated against consumers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. American Express’ $96M Discrimination Problem. Virgin Islands and other U.S.

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Toys R Us : Might the beleaguered retailer, which recently filed for bankruptcy, have a lifeline that is enough to keep kids smiling with Mario (the video game character) and My Little Ponies? Also, Amazon is expanding Alexa to BMW to be included in vehicles from that iconic automotive brand in the future. Puerto Rico is short on cash.

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