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A Story of Minnesota Brands: Winmark, Evereve, Hammer Made
					
			
																				
			Sanford Stein		
				
																						
			June 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Minnesota brands like Hammer Made excel in niche markets with their meticulous attention to detail and innovative designs. Read on to learn more. 		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Off-Price Retailer TJX is Unstoppable
					
			
																				
			Robin Lewis		
				
																						
			June 18, 2024		
				
		
		
			Off-Price Retailer, TJX hit $54.2B in 2023, adding 1,300 stores. Its "treasure hunt" experience boosts loyalty, attracting diverse, young customers.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						The Changing of the Guard and Luciano Benetton
					
			
																				
			Mark Faithfull		
				
																						
			June 17, 2024		
				
		
		
			Massimo Renon exits Benetton amid losses and Luciano Benetton's criticism. New CEO Claudio Sforza aims to revitalize the brand.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Japanese Convenience Stores Go Way High-Tech
					
			
																				
			Ross O'Brien		
				
																						
			June 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Japanese convenience stores are becoming high-tech as telecom KDDI plans to transform Lawson stores with XR, 5G, and autonomous robots.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Clinique, now Kiehl’s: Amazon Premium Beauty
					
			
																				
			Dana Wood		
				
																						
			June 11, 2024		
				
		
		
			Clinique and Kiehl’s joined Amazon Premium Beauty to expand their reach, leveraging Amazon's vast customer base and convenience.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Why American Production Is Still Stuck Offshore
					
			
																				
			Warren Shoulberg		
				
																						
			June 3, 2024		
				
		
		
			Despite pandemics and political tensions, U.S. manufacturing hasn't rebounded. Learn more about the tough road ahead for American production.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Field Report: The New Wayfair Store
					
			
																				
			Warren Shoulberg		
				
																						
			May 28, 2024		
				
		
		
			The Wayfair Store in Wilmette, IL marks its serious foray into physical retail, hinting at an omnichannel future for the home furnishings sector.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						ThredUp and Vestiaire Lead in Second Hand
					
			
																				
			Pam Danziger		
				
																						
			May 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			Learn more about how ThredUp & Vestiaire are leading the second-hand market, focusing on luxury & sustainability. 		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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