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I discovered the Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo from walking by the retailer's store on 34th Street in New York City. The windows got my attention because they reminded me of what Benetton stores used to be — colorful and fun — and all mannequins were wearing Moon Boots (it was winter).

Groupon began testing a subscription-based loyalty program in select markets in February. The program costs $29.99 per year. Last week, subscribers in Baltimore, Kansas City and Philadelphia were the latest to receive an invitation-only email to try out a free three-month membership of Groupon VIP.

New York -- Dollar General Corp. will buy back about $300 million in shares from Buck Holdings L.P., the company's controlling shareholder. The repurchase deal with Buck Holdings is part of the company's previously announced $500 million stock buyback program, Dollar General said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

After its recent alliances with Versace and Marni and the launch of its red carpet-worthy Conscious collection, H&M appears to have developed a taste for the finer things in life. 

PASADENA, Calif. — On March 28, Disney Store will celebrate its 25th anniversary by giving the first 250 guests at each location silver commemorative Mickey Mouse ears. In addition, Disney Store will host a variety of family fun activities throughout the day, including Disney trivia, games, a dance party and more. As an added bonus, guests will receive 25% off purchases made in store and online at DisneyStore.com for the entire day. Although known for delivering “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day,” Disney Store has created magical memories for guests of all ages for 25 magical years.

Best Buy Canada is deploying six Best Buy Express kiosks Friday at Toronto Pearson International Airport in both terminals. The company also has plans for expansion throughout the year.

Michaels Stores, the arts-and-crafts retailer owned by the Blackstone Group and Bain Capital, plans to file to go public as soon as next week, according to people briefed on the matter. The initial public offering could be one of the biggest of the year.

DALLAS — Former Sears chief marketing officer, Monica Woo, has joined Mozido, a leading global provider of low-cost, multi-channel financial services platform for mobile network operators, financial institutions, consumer packaged goods corporations and retailers, as EVP, global chief marketing and strategy officer. In this capacity, Woo will be responsible for Mozido's overall brand strategy, communications, and customer experience across channels, as well as key business-building initiatives. "Defining our brand and brand-building strategies are critical to our success and there is no one better to lead this effort than Monica," said Rick Braddock, chairman, Mozido LLC. "She has demonstrated a

Clothing and accessories retailer American Apparel Inc announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Dov Charney has entered into a new employment agreement with the company for an initial term of three years. The term starts on April 1 and will automatically extend for successive one-year periods unless terminated by the company, American Apparel said in a filing. The company has struggled with problems ranging from a long-running sales slump and financial instability to controversies associated with Charney -- its chairman and CEO since 2007 -- who has been in the news over a lawsuit that claimed he kept

When you receive your L.L. Bean summer catalog in the mail this week, Randal Ford hopes you will pay close attention to the cover. Ford, a Texas-based photographer, re-created the classic cover illustration from spring 1956 during a long and difficult photo shoot at Acadia National Park last fall. It shows a father returning to camp with a tired girl on his shoulder and a couple of bass dangling from a line. He proudly displays his catch with an outstretched arm and a goofy smile, hoping to fend off a volley from his wife, who appears none too happy