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Mar 2024
28m 51s

A Denim Moat

The Motley Fool
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Getting into the jeans business is harder than it may seem. (00:13) David Meier and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Chewy’s customer growth problem. - If Chewy is the future of veterinary care. - The picks and shovels play behind sports betting. (14:42) Mary Long interviews Lauren Sherman, fashion reporter for Puck on two retailers looking for a turnaround. Com ... Show More
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