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Batteries Plus Bulbs offers products and services to help students prepare for the reimagined back-to-school shopping season, including device repair and key fob services.
The world’s last Blockbuster Video has been listed on the home-rental site AirBnB.
Gap launched a campaign featuring youth activists, amplifying their voices and empowering people to fight for a more inclusive and sustainable world.
Farmer Boys is revamping its loyalty program and app interface, offering a revamped app interface and increased rewards flexibility.
Rent-A-Center reports second-quarter 2020 results, exceeding expectations and increasing free cash flow guidance.
Build-A-Bear Workshop cancels its popular in-store ‘Pay Your Age’ Day event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instead hosting a virtual ‘NO LINE, ON-LINE Bear-Building Sale!’
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. completes its acquisition of PersonalizationMall.com, expanding its business platform and revenue capabilities.
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7-Eleven acquires Speedway, its largest acquisition in history, to grow and diversify its presence in the U.S.
Bricks & Minifigs expands Arizona footprint with second location in Tucson.
Snap-on announces second-quarter 2020 results, with sales and earnings impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aaron's, Inc. plans to separate into two public companies, creating two highly focused businesses with distinct revenue streams.
Aaron's, Inc. has reported its second-quarter revenue and earnings, exceeding expectations and maintaining a conservatively capitalized balance sheet.
Metal Supermarkets opens new store in Cedar Rapids, offering a diverse selection of metal types and serving various industries, including tool and die shops and hobbyists.
It has been a long road to reopening for businesses across the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metal Supermarkets will open its newest store in West Palm Beach, Florida on August 3.
Fully Promoted launches an online purchasing portal, allowing customers to view products sold nationwide and enhancing the customer experience.
A local Plano body shop surprises a cancer survivor with a $1,000 gift card and a gift basket of toddler supplies as part of its Christmas in July promotion.
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A&W Convenience Store sales leap by double-digits in June, with plans for eight new franchised C-store restaurants and lower royalties for new franchisees.
Edible is ripe for franchise growth, with a strong brand identity, innovative products, and a focus on community involvement.
uBreakiFix opens its new location in Perrysburg, providing electronics repair services with stringent safety measures in place.
I Heart Mac & Cheese is expanding into its 14th state with a new franchisee deal in Arizona, marking the brand’s rapidly growing footprint.