In the agreement, the company admitted that employees provided improper payments and benefits to alcohol retailers for years, including cash, gift cards, luxury goods, resort stays, golf trips and airfare.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Sep. 2026
However, many retailers don’t count consumer loss as more damaging as losing actual revenue.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2026
Dhaka’s rundown streets peppered with the homeless, vendors and child beggars.
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Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2026
In Little Village, the number of vendors selling tamales and elotes has decreased, said Jennifer Aguilar, executive director of the business district’s chamber of commerce.
Familiarity with local shopkeepers and nearby families can contribute to a sense of connection, and neighbors may offer one another practical support when needed.
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Kaitlyn Gomez,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2026
This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers.
The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said.
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Jada Robison,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2026
In California, the law will be enforced by retail water providers, including government water districts, private water companies and city water departments, according to the State Water Resources Control Board, which also has enforcement authority.
But at each step, the NCAA fought reform through lobbying and influence peddlers focusing more on its finances than the well-being of athletes.
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal,
Hartford Courant,
24 Aug. 2026
Find a souvenir in the high-end boutiques on Montana Avenue, the independent shops and vintage stores along Main Street or the brand-name peddlers at Santa Monica Place.
Despite being one of Africa’s largest oil producers, the Dangote Refinery initially struggled to secure enough domestic crude and had to turn to international suppliers at a premium.
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Nana Menya Ayensu,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2026
Its biggest iron ore suppliers include Australia, Brazil, India, and South Africa.
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