U.S. retails sales up, Amazon liable for defective third-party products, Simon/Authentic Brands to buy Lucky, Fanatics scores $6.2B valuation

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1. Retail sales rise for the 3rd month in a row but a slowdown is expected. Story by Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’Innocenzio.
2. An appeals court rules that Amazon can be liable for third-party sellers’ defective products. Reporting from Kim Lyons.
3. Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group teamed up to buy denim maker Lucky Brand out of bankruptcy for $140.1 million. Coverage from Lauren Thomas.
4. Michael Ruben scores a $6.2B valuation for Fanatics. Story by Kurt Badenhausen.

Source: US retail sales rise for 3rd month but slowdown expected | AP News

Source: Amazon can be liable for third-party sellers’ defective products, appeals court rules | The Verge

Source: Mall owner Simon, Authentic Brands to acquire denim retailer Lucky out of bankruptcy for $140.1 million | CNBC

Source: Billionaire Michael Rubin Scores $6.2 Billion Valuation For Fanatics After Oversubscribed Funding Round | Frobes

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