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North Albany ACE Hardware Store Closes

The convenient hardware source inside the local IGA supermarket has shut down.

Lululemon Announces Product Overhaul and New Board Member

Interim leaders outline plans to refresh brand and improve full-price sales.

106-Year-Old Outdoor Retailer Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy, Closing All Stores

The iconic brand is the latest victim of shifting consumer preferences and the rise of e-commerce

Eddie Bauer Closing Over 170 Stores Amid Bankruptcy

The iconic outdoor apparel brand is shuttering a majority of its North American retail locations.

Costco Beats Earnings Expectations on Rising Membership and Comps

Analysts remain bullish on Costco's share gains and pricing power despite economic headwinds.

Starbucks to Open Corporate Office in Nashville, Offering Relocation to Some Seattle Employees

The coffee giant plans to establish a corporate operations office in Tennessee to support growth in the Southeast region.

Hermiston Cracks Down on Unlicensed Food Vendors

New ordinance requires proper permits and owner permission for food trucks and pop-up vendors

Costco Announces 6 New Locations Opening in March and April

The popular warehouse club is expanding its footprint in Texas, Utah, California, and Canada.

Olive Young's US Debut Draws Buzz as Shoppers Question Formulas

K-beauty fans excited for first US stores, but concerned about product changes for American market.

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