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Walgreens Looks to ‘Break Through Health Care Silos’ with New Specialty Pharmacy Division

Walgreens is bringing all of its specialty pharmacy services into one integrated unit and expanding its offerings for patients suffering from complex…

Walmart+ Members will Get First Dibs on New Products During 24-Hour Event

From 12 noon ET on Monday, April 29 through noon on April 30, the Walmart+ Early Access online sales event will offer…

Furniture Retailer Moves to 100% Employee Ownership Model

Room & Board has transitioned to a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving its 1,100 employees a financial stake in the…

UrbanStems Expands Same-Day Delivery to 4 New Markets via Walmart GoLocal

Just in time for Mother’s Day May 12, UrbanStems has added same-day delivery in four major markets by expanding its partnership with…

Toys ‘R’ Us to Add 30 New UK Shop-in-Shops via Expanded Partnership with WHSmith

A little less than one year after Toys ‘R’ Us made its return to the world of UK brick-and-mortar via nine shop-in-shops…

Retail Media: Everything You Need to Know

For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. Whether you’re looking for a…

The Imperative of Ethical Packaging Practices for Preserving Consumer Trust

In today’s market landscape, ethical, political and environmental considerations increasingly sway consumer purchasing decisions, particularly when it comes to packaging. Studies indicate…

How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love

Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association….

Simon Adds VIP Suite to Kick Off Woodbury Common Expansion

Mall operator Simon revealed big plans to expand its Woodbury Common Premium Outlet center in Fall 2023, including the addition of 155,000…

TelevisaUnivision to Debut Shoppable TV Experience at Latin American Music Awards

Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has partnered with Shopsense AI to make some of its programming, on both linear and streaming…

Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs

Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag…

Best Buy Partners with Content-Rich CNET to Share Ads and Expertise

Best Buy and media site CNET will work together to provide shoppers with experts’ picks and product reviews throughout their purchasing journey….

UPDATE: TikTok Ban Signed into Law Despite User Protests

[Update as of 4/25/24] President Joe Biden swiftly signed into law the foreign aid package that includes a TikTok sell-or-be-banned measure on…

Despite Recent Bad Press, Self-Checkout is Here to Stay. Here’s Why.

This is the first part of our two-part series, “From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous Retail Experiences.” In…

Four Ways Retailers can Boost Retail Media Network Profitability

Retail media networks (RMNs) are rapidly becoming one of the most lucrative digital ad formats, with predictions suggesting that by 2028, RMNs…

Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

Are you ready to explore the evolved customer journey? The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during…

Foot Locker Debuts ‘Store of the Future’ in New Jersey

Foot Locker has unveiled its new store format, which includes a communal sneaker try-on area to facilitate “sneaker culture” conversations and technology…

Google Again Delays Cookie Deprecation, This Time to 2025

In what has become a recurring plotline, Google has once again delayed third-party cookie deprecation on its Chrome web browser. Previously scheduled…

Big Lots Boosts Liquidity with $200 Million Loan Facility

Beleaguered retailer Big Lots has increased its borrowing capacity by up to $200 million with a new “first in, last out” term…

Kizik Extends NYC Pop-Up Through Memorial Day Due to Shopper Demand

Footwear brand Kizik partnered with MG2 on a pop-up concept in New York City’s SoHo to gauge market demand. The people have…

#RICE24 Community Convos: Amy Jain, Co-founder & CEO, BaubleBar

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Why my Retail Finance Team Loves AI

For me, the great thing about working in finance is getting to make decisions that touch all aspects of the organization. Finance…

Levi’s Boosts Awareness in a Big Way with Giant-Sized 501 Jeans

There’s size XL, XXL and even XXXL, but there aren’t enough “X’s” for these Levi Strauss & Co. 501 Jeans that measure…

65% of Retail Employment Applications Made on Mobile Devices

Job seekers in retail tend to be more active on mobile devices than those in other sectors, so it’s vital that retail…

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