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Emirates Mall Launches Pop-up Market for Ramadan

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Seeking to provide a physical platform to showcase creations from Emirati and Arab designers and artists, Mall of the Emirates has launched a pop-up market — Ramadaniyat — for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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Walgreens to Add Claire’s Assortment in 4,400+ Stores

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Walgreens will integrate jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics and seasonal pieces from Claire’s into the assortment of more than 4,400 stores by the end of this month. Claire’s has focused on partnering with complementary retailers and big-box merchants in order to boost its market presence.

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Retail TouchPoints Reveals Latest 40 Under 40 Award Winners

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The 40 Under 40 Awards have evolved to spotlight the personal and professional accomplishments of executives across the retail industry — from store design to CX strategy, ecommerce and retail operations. Nominees were assessed for their overall contributions to their businesses and their positive impact on the retail industry.

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Planned Chinese Retail Venue to House 1,000+ Luxury Brands

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million-square-foot venue will feature more than 1,000 high-end brands, including iconic maisons from DFS Group’s majority owner LVMH Group , with immersive concepts across categories including fashion, beauty, fragrances, jewelry, wines and spirits, fine dining, food and beverages.

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Claire’s Expands to Mexico, Debuts Branded Body Care Products

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Claire’s has opened a 1,227-square-foot flagship store in Mexico City’s Plaza Satélite that showcases the jewelry and accessories retailer’s reimagined look and feel, including the updated visual identify for PIERCED by Claire’s. The retailer will operate the store in partnership with retail services company Exalta.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

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That might include customers loitering in high-value areas or behaving aggressively (or in a manner intended to distract store employees). Events like a large group of customers walking into a jewelry department just before closing can also raise alarm bells, putting store personnel on alert.

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Walmart, Home Depot and Macy’s Report Strong Q1 Results as Retail Industry Turns Optimistic

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Brick-and-mortar was healthy as well, posting 6% comparable sales growth, while the retailer’s grocery market share continued to climb. Every segment performed well, and we’re encouraged by traffic and grocery market share trends,” said Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart in a statement.

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