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Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2025

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Waterstones Managing Director James Daunt, who also leads Barnes & Noble, told FT that last year represented a really significant expansion, and that the company plans to do that or more in 2025.

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Starbucks Replaces Top Finance Exec in Latest C-Suite Shuffle

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stores, and he provided details on the Back to Starbucks revitalization plan in November 2024. Starbucks Tackles a Challenging Business Environment Soon after Niccol joined the company , he said that Starbucks would focus on improving customer service in its U.S. 29, 2024, Starbucks had revenues of $7.07 billion , down 1% from the $7.12

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Beyond Raises Red Flag on Container Store Partnership, Sets Jan. 31 Deadline to Pull Out

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has raised concerns about its proposed partnership with The Container Store , saying it is concerned about the latter’s ability to secure the necessary financing and that it may terminate the deal if satisfactory financing is not secured by Jan. Bed Bath & Beyond parent company Beyond, Inc.

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Sustainability and Profitability: How Embedding Sustainability can Boost Business Performance

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BNP Paribas, HSBC and IFC) are leveraging supply chain finance, tied to sustainable operation, to align with suppliers which, if standards are met, can unlock real benefit to the business including preferred and lower interest rates, tiered financing and access to more working capital. Our research highlights that U.S.

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David’s Bridal Says Yes to the Dress Again with New Resale Program

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“We’re excited to unveil Adored by David’s, offering stunning, affordable dresses to help her embrace sustainability without compromise,” said Kelly Cook, President for Brand, Technology and Finance at David’s Bridal in a statement. “By Additionally, the retailer plans to introduce storied and vintage items into its ecosystem.

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Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

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store last month , with another five in development and plans to eventually operate 50 locations in the region. The Steve Madden board of directors has unanimously approved the transaction, which the company plans to fund with a combination of committed debt financing and cash on hand.

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Lowe’s Promotes Finance Exec to CFO

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Sink, currently SVP of Retail Finance at the retailer, will replace Dave Denton, who is departing to pursue another opportunity. His appointment reflects our succession planning process and the talent across our company. Lowe’s has promoted Brandon Sink to EVP and CFO, effective April 30, 2022.

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