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Instacart Debuts AI-Powered Tools to Supercharge Healthy Food Shopping

Instacart has introduced Smart Shop, which leverages generative AI and machine learning to create a more personalized grocery…

News March 18
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Beyond Sells Off Zulily, will Use Profit to Focus on Home and Family Brands

Almost exactly a year after it purchased then-insolvent flash-sale site Zulily, Bed Bath & Beyond parent company Beyond,…

News March 18
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NRF Adds Off-Site Store Tours for Paris and Singapore Big Shows

The National Retail Federation (NRF) will offer store tours showcasing the retail scene in Singapore on June 2…

News March 18
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Carhartt Inaugurates ‘Steel Apple’ Awards Honoring Skilled Trades Educators

Workwear retailer Carhartt has debuted a new program designed to recognize outstanding skilled trades educators as an extension…

News March 18
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Retail is the Most Common Location for Gun Violence, but There’s More to the Story

In 2024 there were 5,462 gun-related incidents in the U.S., and retail represented the single biggest vertical where…

Features March 18
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Retailers can Capitalize on Growing Market by Addressing Smart Home Consumer Priorities and Concerns

According to industry analysis, the smart home device market is already significant, and it is poised to grow…

Executive Viewpoints March 18
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Ulta CEO Lays Out Growth Strategy, Announces Plans for Online Marketplace

Ulta Beauty will launch a third-party marketplace later this year as it seeks to combat slowing sales and…

News March 17
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Despite Strong 2024 Results, Dollar General Plans to Close 140 Stores by April

Dollar General appears to have reversed course on ambitious growth plans for its brick-and-mortar fleet despite a strong…

News March 17
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WHP Offers to Buy Guess?, Take Brand Private

Guess? is considering a buyout proposal from brand management firm WHP Global — which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies…

News March 17
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