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Police arrested four individuals who may have been involved in a Friday night smash-and-grab at a Home Depot. According to Los Angeles CBS, Beverly Hills police officers took the suspects into custody after receiving reports about several vehicles driving without license plates. Authorities have not explained why they believe the four individuals were connected to the Friday robbery. “We’re […]
Toys ‘R’ Us is being resurrected, thanks to Macy’s. The department store chain will open a Toys ‘R’ Us shop-in-shop in 400 stores beginning next year, CNN Business reports. Macy’s considers Toys ‘R’ Us to be a recognizable brand that could help expand its reach in the toy business space while also bridge the gap between its primary competitors, Walmart and […]
Toys “R” Us is switching management again. It was announced on Monday that the brand management company WHP Global has acquired a controlling interest in the parent company of the once proud/GOAT toy store. Also acquired in the same transaction are controlling interests in Babies “R” Us, plus the Geoffrey the Giraffe brands. “We’re in the brand […]
Zerina Akers has taken Black Owned Everything to new heights. The longtime stylist to Beyoncé and Chloe x Halle launched the platform via Instagram last summer as a directory of Black-owned businesses that focus on everything from apparel and accessories to skincare and home goods. The account would go on to build a community of more than 14,000 registered […]
As more and more Americans struggle to make ends meet in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of people have turned to shoplifting to address their need for bare necessities, like food and baby items, the Washington Post reports. “We’re seeing an increase in low-impact crimes,” Jeff Zisner, chief executive of workplace security firm Aegis, said. […]
Wear a mask, fuckers. In recent days, a video has gone unfathomably viral in which an individual shopping at a Costco is seen having his cart taken away while being told to exit the establishment due to his equal parts selfish and idiotic refusal to wear a mask for COVID-19 containment reasons. “I’m not doing it […]
On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that, as part of a phased exit from social distancing-enacted policies, some of the state’s retail shops can start opening back up by this Friday. Included in this plan are compliant clothing stores, bookstores, music/toy stores, sporting goods stores, and florists, all of whom can offer curbside pickup […]
J.Crew Group Inc. has announced its filing of Chapter 11 proceedings in federal bankruptcy court. The company said in a statement early Monday that Chinos Holdings—the parent company of J.Crew Group Inc.—has filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of […]
Queen & Slim, undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of the year, hits theaters later this month following a global premiere at AFI Fest. Star Daniel Kaluuya hit up The Late Show Tuesday night to discuss the film, which is directed by Melina Matsoukas from a script by Lena Waithe. Asked about his impression […]
As expected, Forever 21 is the home of the anticipated Baby Phat relaunch. Per Refinery 29, the new pieces launching Thursday are actually just a preview of a full relaunch collection slated for September. The Forever 21 collab follows the pricing model the shop is known for, meaning prospective buyers who recall the brand’s 2000s heyday […]
