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Walgreens to Offer Free HIV and STD Testing at 550 Stores

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For its National HIV Testing Day event on June 27, Walgreens will provide free testing for HIV and other STDs at a record 550 stores. No appointment is needed to get the tests, which typically provide results in 20 minutes or less, at any of these participating Walgreens stores.

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Really, Truly Fake: The RealReal ‘Opens’ Counterfeit Handbag Store on Canal Street

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The RealReal makes a concerted effort to keep counterfeit luxury items off the market, removing approximately 5,000 fakes each month (a total of 250,000 since 2011). The Costs of Counterfeiting “Authenticity is at the core of everything we do,” said Rati Sahi Levesque, President and COO of The RealReal in a statement.

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Etsy Moves Executive Following Depop CEO Resignation

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Etsy has appointed its Chief Product Officer Kruti Patel Goyal as Depop CEO following the resignation of Maria Raga from the leadership role at the fashion resale marketplace. Prior to joining Etsy, Patel Goyal focused on strategy and business development at Viacom and (RED). The appointment will be effective Sept. billion acquisition.

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Home Depot Invests $10 Million in Charitable Efforts for 2023 with Focus on Accessibility

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The Home Depot Foundation has partnered with more than 10,000 nonprofit organizations since 2011, with Team Depot donating nearly 2 million hours of time to serve veterans, respond to natural disasters and address immediate needs within local neighborhoods. “We aren’t just in these communities; we are a part of them. .

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Next-Gen Co-Brand Cards are Tailored to You, by You

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In a world filled with loyalty offers, it’s all about offering the right rewards and experiences at the right moments. That’s expressing appreciation for loyalty: A customized experience and a personal touch that goes above and beyond, which has forever made me a brand advocate. He was previously based in the U.S.

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Bark Ups the Ante in Petcare with Debut of Airline for Dogs

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Bark Air aims to take the white glove experience of a human’s first-class flight and redirect all that pampering to pooches — from booking and arrival to in-flight services and disembarkation, dogs will be the VIPs and treated to a “luxurious, curated experience.”

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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

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The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during and after the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year, we’ll hear senior-level executives’ perspectives on how customer experiences are evolving as content, community and commerce converge.