Amazon has made a deal with Corning to help produce optical fiber to support the retail giant’s expanding U.S. data center infrastructure. “Amazon’s data centers power the services millions of people and businesses rely on every day. Corning’s fiber optics are a critical piece of that infrastructure, and together, these investments help fuel the U.S. economic engine,” a press release read (more).

Pump & Pantry is expected to purchase 21 Hy-Vee convenience stores, bringing the Nebraska-based chain into Iowa and Minnesota. “We’re confident that these locations, under the Pump & Pantry brand, will continue to deliver the same outstanding quality and value to customers on the go as they’ve come to expect from our stores,” said Hy-Vee SVP Lucas Glasgow (more).

Texas faces a higher-than-average rate of organized retail crime, according to data, with the top 10% of offenders being responsible for ~71% of the crime across the state. By contrast, the top 10% of offenders nationally are responsible for ~66% of organized retail crime (more).

Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles, model years 2021-2025, over wiring concerns that could present a potential fire risk. “In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire,” Stellantis spokesperson Frank Matyok said (more).

Abercrombie & Fitch opened a new 10,000-square-foot, three-level design concept store in SoHo, NYC. “New York has always been woven into our brand’s story, and we truly feel that this new store is the best expression of Abercrombie to date, blending our rich history with a modern design that we hope inspires every customer who walks through our doors,” said exec Melissa Worth (more).