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Streetlight Records Celebrates 50 Years as Santa Cruz Music Hub

Fifty years after opening, the store has become a beloved gathering spot for music fans, showcasing a family-like culture as vinyl sales rise.

River Island Devises Radical Rescue Plan Putting Stores and Jobs at Risk

Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd negotiate joint holding with IT integration plan

Canadian Tire to Acquire Hudson’s Bay Trademarks in $30 Million Deal

Joann to Close All Remaining Stores by May 31, Ending an 82-Year Legacy

Comet to Relaunch as Online-Only Retailer Under OnBuy Ownership

MFI Set for Online-Only Relaunch in 2026 Under Victorian Plumbing Ownership

WH Smith Sells High Street Stores, Ending 233-Year Presence

Saks Global to Close Neiman Marcus’ Historic Dallas Flagship Store

Ikea Celebrates 50 Years in Germany, Transforming Homes and Shopping Habits