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A timeline of Blockbuster's ride from megahit to flop
Oct 7, 2019 · 1998. Reed Hastings and Marc Randolh debut Netflix subscription service. 2003. With DVD sales rising, Blockbuster lists Walmart, Target and Best Buy (but not Netflix) as major competitors. 2004 ...
The rise of the Stanley tumbler: How a 110-year-old brand …
Nov 14, 2023 · This year, Stanley has seen a 275% year-over-year increase in Quencher sales and has experienced a 215% increase in its best-selling category, hydration, according to Navarro. “If we look back ...
The story of Toys R Us' bankruptcy is still unfolding, and it still ...
Published Jan. 20, 2022. Ben Unglesbee Senior Reporter. Mike Mozart. Toys R Us has been liquidated, resurrected, liquidated again and resurrected again. Meanwhile, the story of the old big-box ...
How Amazon and Walmart's head-to-head competition is …
Mar 3, 2021 · Its latest annual report shows that online store sales remain the bedrock of Amazon’s business with about $197.35 billion in net revenue by the end of 2020 — that’s a little over half (51.1% ...
No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and …
Sep 20, 2024 · Deep Dive. No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why. Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority ...
After nearly 2 decades of decline, what's next for office supplies ...
Mar 17, 2022 · The rate of bleeding fell to 6% in 2020 and to 0.9% in 2021, according to IBISWorld. Data from Euromonitor also shows a steep decline at office supply and stationary stores over the past five ...
Target shaped private labels into powerhouse brands. Now others …
Nov 10, 2021 · During the first quarter of 2021, Target nabbed $1 billion in market share, and its private label brands rose 36%, the strongest growth the retailer has recorded. To do so, Target effectively ...
Poshmark slashes seller fees | Retail Dive
Oct 4, 2024 · Poshmark this week lowered seller fees, replacing its 20% take in the U.S. with a new structure based on price. The new policy does not apply to wholesalers, per a company blog post. Sellers will ...
Iconic outdoor retailer Orvis will lay off 8% of workforce, close ...
Oct 9, 2024 · With the goal of enduring for “another 170 years as a family-owned, purpose-driven brand,” Orvis is laying off 112 employees (about 8% of its workforce), closing some stores and dropping its ...