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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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Flush with New Financing, Wonder Plans to Open One New Store Per Week in 2025

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The company, which combines takeout, delivery and meal kits in a single app, plans to open one new store per week, growing its footprint from 46 locations to more than 90 by the end of this year. Were excited to bring Wonder to more communities throughout the Northeast, and are focusing on our expansion into Philadelphia and D.C.,

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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. Additionally, Kurt Geiger operates footwear concessions inside luxury and premium department stores in the UK, including Harrods and Selfridges , where it sells both its own and third-party brands.

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Seven & I vs Couche-Tard: A high-stakes takeover and regulatory battle

Inside Retail

However, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain operator has declined to sign an NDA or provide due diligence access to its entire business, citing potential antitrust issues in the US. per cent in Tokyo in the largest one-day drop in more than a decade. The Canadian companys latest quarterly revenue rose 6.5 per cent, to US$20.9

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S&P Global Downgrades Saks’ Credit Rating, Calls $600 Million Financing Deal ‘Tantamount to a Default’

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The financial ratings agency said that because the $600 million in financing from a majority of existing Saks bondholders involves “the planned exchange of its notes at a discount to par,” it is “tantamount to a default.” “The

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Matalan Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Property and Finance

365 Retail

With over 220 stores across the UK, Matalan is reinforcing its leadership team to drive its property and finance strategy as it continues delivering value to customers in an evolving retail landscape. James Dorling joins Matalan as Director of Property, tasked with managing and optimising the retailer’s expansive store network.