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L’Exception Sold to Asset Management Firm AA Investments
The Hong Kong-based fund, controlled by the Goshayeshi family behind Iranian beauty retail chain Safir, has…
Retail Returns Hit $685 Billion in 2024, Marking 13.2% of Total Sales
A study from Appriss Retail reveals a surge in retail returns and fraudulent activities.
Fraudulent Returns Cost Retailers $103B in 2024, New Research Shows
Total merchandise returns for the year reached $685 billion, representing 13.21 percent of total retail sales.
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Retail Crime Up More Than 90% Since 2019, NRF Says
The National Retail Federation's latest study shows alarming upward trends in shoplifting, organized retail…
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Experts Weigh In on the 2025 Consumer Outlook for Shopping, Technology
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Mordecai Strengthens Its U.S. Presence With a Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
The hip brand launched by Ludovico Bruno in 2022 is looking to expand both distribution- and product-wise.
Harmont & Blaine Makes Inroads in the U.S. With First Boutique in Miami
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