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Drug Trafficking Rings Uncovered During Retail Theft Sting In DMV, Police Say Drug Trafficking Rings Uncovered During Retail Theft Sting In DMV, Police Say
Drug Trafficking Rings Uncovered During Retail Theft Sting In DMV, Police Say Nearly 100 people have been arrested or charged in a massive retail theft crackdown in Maryland that police say also uncovered stolen vehicles, illegal guns, and drug trafficking organizations. The Hagerstown Police Department announced the results of “Operation Blue Light Special,” a year-long investigation targeting repeat retail theft offenders, fencing operations, and criminal drug networks. “The objectives of the investigation were to identify repeat offenders who commit retail thefts from multiple stores, identify where the stolen property was being sold, and ultimately identify the d…

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by Zak Failla
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Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines
Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines Thousands of espresso machines sold at JCPenney and Best Buy are being recalled after reports of injuries from exploding brew cup handles, officials said. Sensio Inc. is recalling about 12,300 Bella Pro Series and Cooks Steam Espresso Makers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The recall was issued due to a defect that can cause the brew cup handle to eject forcefully, shattering the glass carafe and posing burn and laceration hazards. The recalled machines include the Bella Pro Series Steam Espresso Maker (model No. 90195) and Cook…

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by Chris Spiker
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Forever 21 Preparing To Close 200 More Stores As Bankruptcy Looms: Reports Forever 21 Preparing To Close 200 More Stores As Bankruptcy Looms: Reports
Forever 21 Preparing To Close 200 More Stores As Bankruptcy Looms: Reports Forever 21 may close at least 200 more stores and could shut down every location during a possible bankruptcy process, according to reports. Forever 21 is considering the closures and its US operator F21 OpCo. may declare bankruptcy as soon as March, Bloomberg News reported. This would be the fast-fashion chain's second bankruptcy filing in about six years. Unless a buyer acquires the remaining locations, the retailer could be forced to liquidate, shutting down its roughly 350 remaining stores. At its height, Forever 21 operated more than 500 US locations and at least 800 worldwid…

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by Chris Spiker
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Mall Brand Merger: JCPenney Unites With Forever 21, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers Operator Mall Brand Merger: JCPenney Unites With Forever 21, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers Operator
Mall Brand Merger: JCPenney Unites With Forever 21, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers Operator JCPenney is merging with a company that owns several other retailers that have also struggled as malls have declined in popularity across the US. The 123-year-old department store chain and SPARC Group have combined to form Catalyst Brands, the new company said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. SPARC Group is the operator of stores including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Former JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen will become the CEO of Catalyst Brands, which boasts more than $9 billion of revenue and about 60,000 employees at …

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by Chris Spiker