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Shoptalk Launches Retail Club To Host Local Events For Retail Professionals

Shoptalk has launched Retail Club, a team that will organize local, small-format gatherings for retail professionals throughout the…

News February 27
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Marks & Spencer Invests In UK-Based Food Delivery Venture With Ocado

Marks & Spencer(M&S) will acquire a 50% stake in Ocado’s UK retail business for up to £750 million…

News February 27
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FedEx Will Trial Autonomous Robot For Same-Day Delivery In Summer 2019

Feeling the heat from Amazon, Walmart and Kroger, FedEx will trial an autonomous last-mile delivery robot of its…

News February 27
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Editors Share Their Most Memorable RIC Moments

The 2019 Retail Innovation Conference, set to take place a little more than two months from now on…

Executive Viewpoints February 27
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The Role Of Customization In Retail: Meeting Ever-Changing Demands With Unique Experiences

Shopping has changed. Solely meeting consumers with a traditional brick-and-mortar experience is a surefire way to become a victim…

Executive Viewpoints February 27
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Walmart Acquires Israel-Based Natural Language Processing Startup

Walmart has acquired Aspectiva, an Israel-based natural language processing (NLP) startup, for an undisclosed sum. Aspectiva will join…

News February 26
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Macy’s Unveils $100 Million Cost-Cutting Plan Following Mixed Q4 Results

Macy’s is asserting that it will continue to build on its recent string of investments to reshape its…

News February 26
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Exclusive Q&A: How Long Will The ‘Amazon Effect’ Continue To Rock Retail?

Despite the millions of words that have been written about Amazon, its actions often remain mysterious — so…

Features February 26
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Foot Locker Invests $12.5M In Rockets Of Awesome, Kicking Off Strategic Partnership

Foot Locker has invested $12.5 million in children’s apparel retailer Rockets of Awesome. The deal includes a strategic…

News February 26
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