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Springfield, MO
Bed Bath & Beyond announced plans to close 40 stores this year.
Same-store sales dropped 1.4% during the first three months of the year.
The company signaled it would open 15 so-called lab stores this year. The stores focus more on home decor, food and beverage, and health and beauty products.
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