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American Eagle Outfitters has introduced a limited-edition line of sustainable denim pieces under the AE x The Jeans Redesign line. “Our denim is built to last across all categories,” said Jennifer Foyle, American Eagle Outfitters’ chief creative officer and Aerie global brand president. “But this specific one [collection] is made to last just a little…

General Mills has announced that it will acquire Tyson Food’s pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal would add Nudges, Top Chews and True Chews to General Mills’ portfolio, which includes Blue Buffalo. “Pet food is a high-growth category, fueled by the humanization of pets, a trend that has only increased during…

Goldman Sachs retail analyst Kate McShane thinks that Target’s ownership of Shipt, the same-day delivery service, provides it a competitive edge over retail rivals that rely on third-party providers. “Target’s ownership of Shipt reduces some of the cost disadvantages of using third parties and minimizes the barrier on data sharing,” said Ms. McShane.

Some retail industry workers are finding the combination of low pay and difficult if not outright abusive customers to be more than they can stomach. Many are leaving their jobs in search of better opportunities, and many of those who remain are tethered to their current positions by healthcare and benefits as they too look…

Target is following Walmart in ending sales of trading cards in its store as of May 14. The retailer is pulling the cards from stores but will continue to sell them online. The decision is tied, in part, to a customer pulling a gun in a Target parking lot after a dispute with the store…

Walmart announced that it will acquire Zeekit, a virtual fitting room company, with the goal of enhancing its fashion image and growing sales. “Virtual try-on is a game-changer and solves what has historically been one of the most difficult things to replicate online — understanding fit and how an item will actually look on you,”…

Recent declines in Americans filing first-time unemployment claims continued last week as the number fell to 473,000, a record low since the novel coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. in 2020. “Employers are really clinging to their talent,” said Jay Denton, chief analyst for ThinkWhy. “There’s a lot of demand there. We will start to see…

McDonald’s announced that it will give hourly workers at company-owned restaurants an average raise of 10 percent, which would boost pay rates to $11 to $17 based on location. The increase only affects five percent of McDonald’s in the U.S. as most locations are operated by franchisees.

Leigh H. Perkins was looking to combine his interest in business and the great outdoors when he took out a loan and acquired Orvis in 1965 for $400,000. Mr. Perkins, who had been an Orvis customer before buying the company, built the brand from its niche in fishing tackle to one selling a wide variety…

Chick-fil-A is limiting to one the number of sauce packages that customers can get with their purchases due to supply shortages. “We are actively working to make adjustments to solve this issue quickly and apologize to our guests for any inconvenience,” the company said in a statement.