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Liverpool, the high-end department store chain, has acquired a 9.9 percent stake in Nordstrom. The Mexican company reported double-digit sales growth in the second quarter, which it attributed to its inventory management expertise, solid merchandising and higher prices. Liverpool said it took the stake in Nordstrom because it saw the retailer as “an attractive opportunity to diversify assets geographically.
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Kanye West’s lawyers on Thursday sent a letter to Gap notifying the apparel chain that the rapper and fashion designer was terminating his partnership with the company, saying it failed to meet its obligations under the contract. Gap breached its agreement with West by not selling the Yeezy Gap-branded products at its brick-and-mortar outlets and failing to open dedicated stores for the brand, the letter, viewed by Reuters, said.
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Grant opportunities come from public and private organizations and as an applicant, you have to keep an eye out for what is available. This is because there are new grants being offered all time. And when it comes to grants, time is of the essence. Applying early gives you a better chance, especially for grants with narrow application windows. With that in mind, here are some grants available now you can apply for as a small business owner.
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