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Monk Tree Partners is a specialized recruiting agency focused on the housewares and tabletop industry. The Philadelphia-based agency connects talent — ranging from entry-level professionals to senior and executive leaders in sales, marketing, product development and operations —  with companies nationwide. 

Connected commerce platform Lucky has struck a deal with Ulta Beauty that will link vendors’ direct-to-consumer e-commerce sites to the retailer’s stores.

With the planned closing of 500 of 800 Joann stores, affected Joann shoppers are most likely to turn to other chain craft stores, mass merchants and e-tailers, according to a survey by Numerator of verified Joann shoppers about what alternatives they might seek.