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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Party City’s Wind-Down Nears Completion – After filing for bankruptcy in December, Party City has auctioned off its intellectual property and real estate, with Ad Populum acquiring the brand for $20 million.
• Instacart Introduces In-Store Tasks for Gig Workers – Instacart pilots a program allowing Shoppers to earn extra by capturing product display photos for CPG brands, helping retailers track inventory & shelf presence.
• Aldi’s Biggest U.S. Expansion Yet – Aldi plans to open 225+ stores in 2025, converting 220 Winn-Dixie & Harveys locations while expanding into new markets like Las Vegas.

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