Rack Room Shoes will bring the operating functions of its subsidiary, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, together with its own, beginning in the first quarter of 2021. When complete, customers will be able to earn loyalty points through one program, shop one e-commerce site and have the ability to pick-up, return and exchange merchandise at either of the banner’s locations.
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USA Football Introduces Coach, Education And League Leadership Advisory Councils
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Charm City Run Closes Store In Locust Point
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SFIA Releases 2020 Trends In Team Sports Report
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Club Pilates Partners With Aly Raisman
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