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Canton, Mass. — The board of directors of Destination XL Group, Inc., the leading integrated commerce specialty retailer of Big + Tall men’s clothing and shoes in the United States, has entered into an amended employment agreement with Harvey S. Kanter to extend the term of his role as president and chief executive officer. He has served as president & CEO and as a member of its board since April 1, 2019. “We are extremely pleased that Harvey has agreed to continue to lead our company into at least mid-August …

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Lexington, Ky. — Valvoline Inc., a leader in preventive automotive maintenance delivering quick and convenient service, has announced that Sam Mitchell is retiring as chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective September 30, 2023. Mitchell will be succeeded by Lori Flees, current president of retail services, as the company’s CEO. Flees will also join Valvoline’s board. “On behalf of the board, I want to thank Sam for his leadership of Valvoline for the last 21 years,” says Rich Freeland, chairman of the Valvoline board. “During …

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Irving, Texas — Michaels has unveiled a new brand identity focused on helping core and new customers alike bring their creative ideas to life. Marking its 50th anniversary, Michaels has updated its tagline to “Everything to Create Anything.” Bold colors, playful fonts and highly textured macro imagery brings the new strategy to life alongside brand storytelling that connects to the joy and self-expression that creativity evokes in all of us. “Our customers’ creativity is the driving force of the Michaels brand, and it’s an honor to play a special role …

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New York City — Tapestry, owner of fashion brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has agreed to acquire luxury fashion group Capri Holdings Limited for $8.5 billion. Both companies are based in New York City. Capri Holdings consists of Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. The group spans a retail footprint of over 1,200 stores globally, including 223 Versace locations, 237 Jimmy Choo stores and 812 Michael Kors locations. The all-cash transaction, which was unanimously approved by the board of directors at both Tapestry and Capri Holdings, is expected …

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Minneapolis — Target Corporation has begun rolling out its new “Drive Up with Starbucks.” Guests can add a Starbucks menu item to a Drive Up order and have it delivered to their car at stores offering Target’s free Drive Up service. The service is beginning its chainwide rollout this summer and is slated to be available at all the 1,700-plus stores with Starbucks Cafés and Drive Up service by October. “Our guests have long told us Drive Up is a game-changer, adding convenience to their daily life, especially when they’re …

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Westchester, Ill. — Follett Higher Education, North America’s largest campus retailer, and The Container Store (TCS), the leading specialty retailer of organizing solutions, custom spaces and in-home services, has launched pop-up shops across 36 Follett college campus bookstores. As part of the partnership, campus stores will carry select products from The Container Store, providing more on-campus solutions to support students’ academic and living needs. “Our innovative partnership with The Container Store helps us expand on our mission to inspire, enable and celebrate the academic journey by ensuring students have the …

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San Francisco —Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has published its 2022 Impact Report highlighting progress towards industry-leading sustainability and social impact goals. This year’s Impact Report showcases Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s commitment to sustainability, equity and worker wellbeing as key differentiators for the company’s business. The 2022 Impact Report details Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s achievement in emissions reduction across both its operations and value chain, making significant progress towards the company’s Science-Based Target goals. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. reduced its operational emissions by 24%, and executed its first long term investment in renewable energy through a power purchase agreement …

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Pittsburgh — The chief operations officer of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Michael Rempell, has decided to leave the company in early fiscal 2024. After more than 23 years with AEO, Rempell has decided to pursue personal interests and spend more time with his family. The company has begun a search for a successor, and Rempell will stay on to ensure a smooth and successful transition. “For over two decades, Michael has been a valuable member of our executive team and I am grateful for his numerous contributions. He has been …

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Miami — Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leading pet service franchise brand, has debuted in three western states. Between June and July 2023, Woof Gang inked agreements with franchisee owners in major cities including Phoenix; Boise, Idaho; and Seattle. This marks another quarter of surging expansion for the brand, which has gained entry into both national and international markets this year. “To enter three major states such as Arizona, Idaho and Washington in such a short span of time is truly a testament to the power of our brand …

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— By Anthony Sanchez — Riding the rising wave of retail demand through strategic repositioning. Good news for retail and restaurant stakeholders: demand for in-person shopping, services, dining, entertainment and activities is on the rise. Research shows that annual U.S. retail growth more than tripled year-over-year between 2010 and 2021, nearly 90% of retail sales are still occurring in person and more than half of U.S. consumers dined out more often in 2022 over the previous year. What’s more, among open-air lifestyle centers, March 2023 visits increased 15.3% month over …

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