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Walgreens Divests Wholesale Business for $6.5 Billion to Focus on Retail Offerings

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It is a logical step following the success of our long-term strategic relationship with AmerisourceBergen which has been a strong and trusted partner since 2013.”. “This deal will enable significant value creation for both companies and will generate new synergies in addition to those already captured.

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Dillard’s Debuts Coterie Shop Spotlighting Four Fashion Entrepreneurs

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Buru, with collections centered on bold textiles, whimsical prints and playful use of color, was established in 2013 when founder and first-time mom Morgan Hutchinson became frustrated with a wardrobe that no longer met the daily demands of her life. Sophia Demirtas founded Fanm Mon in 2013 as an ode to her Haitian heritage.

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Home Depot Promotes Insider to New Retail Media and Monetization Post

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Babcock joined the retailer in 2013 and most recently served as VP of Integrated Media, helping to launch Retail Media+.

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US chain Duck Donuts plans Australian launch

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The brand, headquartered in Pennsylvania, began franchising in 2013 and now operates in three international locations along with 115 locally owned stores in the US. US-based Duck Donuts has signed a franchise agreement to open five outlets in Sydney, Australia. The company is also planning to open three stores in the Bahamas and 10 in Iraq.

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As it turns 10, fragrance brand Lumira opens luxury flagship in Sydney

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Image source: Supplied Founded in 2013 by Almira Armstrong, the Australian brand says it has taken a “bold and unique approach” to fragrance creation. The store will feature the brand’s complete range of perfumes, body care and home fragrance products along with exclusive limited-edition novelties.

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Nike Promotes Converse Veteran to CEO

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He previously worked at Converse from 2010 to 2013, followed by a year as VP of Strategy for Fanatics. Carver has been with the Converse brand for nearly a decade, most recently as VP/GM for Converse’s North America business, where he unlocked strong growth in the brand’s largest geography.

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Supre launches flagship store at Melbourne Central

Inside Retail

Supre, a family-owned fashion brand founded in 1984 in the inner Sydney neighbourhood of Marrickville by Hans van der Meulen, was acquired by Cotton On Group in 2013. The brand is familiar with Australian customers with its buttery-soft Luxe Essentials collection, Riri Scoop Neck Tanks and fashion-forward denim bases.

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