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Steinhoff Acquires Sleepy’s Parent For $3.8 Billion As It Sets Sights On U.S.

Steinhoff International, a South African holding company operating more than 6,500 stores under 40 brands, has acquired Sleepy’s…

News August 8
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MICROS Data Breach Could Involve Russian Cybercriminals

Computer systems at MICROS, a division of Oracle, have suffered a data breach that also has compromised a…

News August 8
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Michaels Acquires 10 Million-Customer Database From Hancock Fabrics

Michaels has acquired the rights to the Hancock Fabrics brand, domain names, mailing lists and intellectual property from…

News August 8
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Walmart Gains Pricing Technology, Expands Assortment With $3.3B Jet.com Acquisition

Seeking to add jet propulsion to its online business as a way to compete more effectively with Amazon,…

News August 8
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The Micro-Shopping Event Is Here to Stay

By Jenn Markey, 360pi Today’s retailers and shoppers seem discount addicted – while the former serially presents new…

Executive Viewpoints August 8
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Jeweler James Allen Combines Effective Fraud Protection With Seamless Shopping

For some retailers, a seamless customer experience doesn’t only mean offering omnichannel solutions and loyalty programs. When it…

Features August 8
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Walmart May Invest In, Rather Than Buy, Jet.com

The retail world buzzed this week with news that Walmart was in talks to buy pure-play startup Jet.com…

News August 5
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Enterprise Mobility: An IT Problem Or A C-Suite Opportunity?

By Chris Hale, Stratix Today, any enterprise can capitalize on mobile devices to trigger a host of benefits,…

Executive Viewpoints August 5
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Academy Sports Taps Walmart Manufacturing Leader As Merchandising Chief

Academy Sports + Outdoors has named former Walmart executive Michelle Gloeckler its EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer. Gloeckler…

News August 5
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