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Zappos Offers 10% Discount To Teachers, Students And Military Personnel

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Friday, 19 April 2019 16:11

Zappos has initiated a discount program designed to reward people who contribute to their communities, offering 10% off purchases to teachers, college students and military personnel. By visiting Zappos.com/programs, consumers with a Zappos account can have their eligibility verified. They will then receive an individual promotional code that will automatically apply…

The Vitamin Shoppe Adds Edible CBD Products To Stores In 14 States

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Friday, 19 April 2019 12:56

The Vitamin Shoppe will start stocking edible CBD products in 14 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to CNBC. The retailer will initially launch oral CBD soft gels, with CBD drops following later this month.

Right Aid Launches CBD Products And Amazon Lockers, Cuts E-Cigarettes

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Friday, 12 April 2019 12:52

Rite Aid will start selling CBD creams, lotions and lip balms at more than 200 stores in Washington and Oregon later this month, according to an earnings call. The retailer also will introduce Amazon Lockers at more than 900 stores, and stop selling e-cigarettes and vaping products.

Sears Files Suit Against Lampert Claiming $2 Billion In Siphoned Assets

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Friday, 19 April 2019 12:47

Sears has filed a lawsuit against former CEO and Chairman Eddie Lampert, his company ESL Investments and other investors, claiming they wrongfully stripped $2 billion in assets from the company, reported the Chicago Tribune. The suit claims Lampert and his investors systemically took the retailer’s most valuable assets as Sears…

Farmatodo Modernizes Systems To Improve In-Store And Delivery Experiences

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Thursday, 18 April 2019 17:21

Farmatodo, a Venezuelan self-service pharmacy chain, has partnered with Oracle Retail to establish a framework that will help the retailer expand into new countries, deploy new stores faster and better serve shoppers in-store through a modernized POS system. The technology also will support Farmatodo’s delivery model in Colombia, where real-time…

Neiman Marcus Takes Minority Stake In Luxury Reseller Fashionphile

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Thursday, 18 April 2019 17:02

Neiman Marcus will acquire a minority stake in Fashionphile, a pre-owned luxury handbag and accessory retailer, marking the department store’s entry into the resale market. The size of the investment was not disclosed.

Walgreens, Nordstrom Join New Package Pickup And Returns Network

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Thursday, 18 April 2019 11:17

More than 8,000 Walgreens locations offering FedEx OnSite services will serve as a physical network for package pickups and returns, powered by the Narvar Concierge solution suite for physical commerce. The network also will include select Nordstrom stores, beginning with a pilot in Los Angeles.

Donatos Pizza Automates Supply Chain Compliance Documentation

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Wednesday, 17 April 2019 17:15

Donatos Pizza, a family-owned pizza retailer with more than 155 locations, is deploying the ReposiTrak Compliance and Risk Management Solution to automate its compliance documentation at corporate, facility, franchise, store and item levels. The suite will help Donatos optimize its food supply chain and supplier compliance program and protect its…

Kohl’s Donates $10 Million To Family Wellness Programs

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Wednesday, 17 April 2019 13:52

Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, Kohl’s is expanding its philanthropic focus from children’s health to holistic family health and wellness. The retailer is launching new partnerships with two national organizations, Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with donations of $2 million and…

Zappos Spotlights Inclusivity At Runway of Dreams Fashion Event

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Tuesday, 16 April 2019 17:24

Zappos is building on its commitment to inclusivity through an event with the Runway of Dreams Foundation on March 27, featuring 30 differently-abled models. The retailer also harnessed the Runway by SAP app to enhance the event, allowing attendees to point their camera at each model to get more details…

Walmart, KIDBOX Partner Via Subscription Styleboxes

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Tuesday, 16 April 2019 11:41

Walmart and KIDBOX are partnering to bring curated children’s styleboxes to Walmart.com. The Walmart KIDBOX stylebox will offer a personalized selection of four to five apparel items from more than 120 brands, including BCBG, Butter Super Soft, C&C California and Puma.

Remodista Launches Pitch Contest For Female-Owned Retail Startups

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Monday, 15 April 2019 10:54

Women-led or women-owned startups offering a retail product, service, tech or payment startup located in the Midwest or Canada are eligible to compete in the Remodista iLab Pitch Contest. The top three finalists will showcase their solutions at Chicago’s Community Day Experience Lab on June 24, and the winner gets…

Walmart Investing $800+ Million To Open And Remodel Stores In Six States

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Friday, 12 April 2019 13:04

Walmart will invest more than $800 million toward opening new stores in Florida and California, and remodeling 157 stores in those states along with Texas, Arizona, Indiana and Pennsylvania. The retailer also will expand its grocery pickup and delivery options in all six states.

J.Crew Considers Madewell IPO, Names Interim CEO

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Friday, 12 April 2019 11:46

J.Crew is exploring a potential IPO for its Madewell business, which offers women’s apparel, footwear and accessories. The IPO could take place as early as the second half of 2019. Additionally, the retailer named current President and COO Michael Nicholson as its interim CEO. Nicholson replaces an “Office of the CEO”…

Amazon Plans Cash Payment Option At Amazon Go Stores

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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 13:38

Amazon will accept cash at Amazon Go stores in the future, according to CNBC. The plan is part of an effort to address concerns that the checkout-free automated stores could discriminate against shoppers who lack bank accounts or credit cards.

After Year-Long Wait, Macy’s Launches STORY Concept Within 36 Stores

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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 12:05

Nearly a year after acquiring STORY, the NYC-based experiential shop, Macy’s has launched the concept in 36 stores across 15 U.S. states. Opening with “Color” as its inaugural theme, STORY at Macy’s invites customers to explore and experience color through a rainbow of curated, giftable products and through 300+ color-inspired…

Google Ups Solution Provider Credentials With Cloud-Based Retail Tool Suite

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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 12:04

Google has launched Google Cloud for Retail, a solution suite that leverages the tech giant’s data analytics and AI capabilities to drive personalized and seamless retail experiences. The platform includes the following capabilities:

Nebraska Furniture Mart Streamlines Sales And CX Hiring With Talent Assessment Tool

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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 16:38

Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) will implement the Logi-Serve employee assessment solution to help the retailer identify talent for sales and customer service roles. The tool will let NFM predict how potential associates will be able to handle customer service-related outcomes, such as creating conversions, generating customer loyalty and improving customer…

REI, Coozie Outdoors Turn Emphasis To Outdoor Gear Rentals

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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 11:11

Two retailers are taking fresh approaches to the outdoor goods market with rental services. REI Co-Op is significantly expanding its existing program with the inclusion of snowshoes, skis, snowboards and fully equipped camping and backpacking kits at more than 115 stores, while newcomer Coozie Outdoors has launched with a purely…

After Closing U.S. Stores, Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection

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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 10:35

Financially struggling fashion retailer Roberto Cavalli has been granted 120 days to present a turnaround plan by a Milan, Italy court, according to Business of Fashion. The private equity firm Clessidra SGR has reportedly been trying to sell its 90% stake in the company for months following a string of losses…

Rent The Runway Skews Young With Children’s Clothing Rental Option

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Monday, 08 April 2019 16:00

Rent the Runway has expanded its offerings to include designer children’s items. Many of the retailer’s 11 million shoppers have children and are the ones deciding what they wear, said Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman in an interview with Business Insider.

Signet Jewelers To Shutter 150 Stores In Fiscal 2020

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Friday, 05 April 2019 15:57

Signet Jewelers plans to close more than 150 stores in fiscal 2020, though the total will be offset by20 to 25 openings, primarily consisting of repositionings to off-mall locations. Signet, the parent company of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry and Piercing Pagoda, also closed 262 stores in…

CVS Pharmacy Expands Same-Day Prescription Delivery To 6,000 Stores

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Friday, 05 April 2019 15:44

CVS will offer same-day prescription drug delivery from 6,000 of its 9,800+ locations across the U.S., nearly a year after launching two-day and next-day delivery across all stores. The delivery service charge is $7.99 and the packages will be delivered by Shipt. Customers can add items beyond prescriptions to their delivery carts,…

Ascena Unites Rewards Program Across Five Brands

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Friday, 05 April 2019 12:19

Ascena Retail has rolled out a new multi-tiered loyalty program, ALL Rewards, for its premium fashion segment of brands. For the first time, shoppers at Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet will be able to earn and redeem perks across all five brands. The…

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