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Costco Teamsters Authorize Strike when Contract Ends on Jan. 31

By an 85% margin, Costco workers have authorized a strike by the 18,000 employees who are members of…

News January 21
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Advance Auto Parts to Shutter 523 Stores, Exit 204 Independent Locations

[Update as of Jan. 21, 2025] Hilco Real Estate will manage the disposition of more than 200 leased…

News January 21
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Why Emotion is the Most Important Customer Experience Metric

Experiences are, at their core, emotional for customers. Whether it’s the frustration of being stuck in a middle…

Executive Viewpoints January 21
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Exclusive: Travel Retailer WHSmith Launches North America Retail Media Network, Plans Significant Store Growth in Region

WHSmith North America (WHSNA) has partnered with commerce media solution SMG to launch a travel-focused in-store retail media…

News January 21
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The Waste Management Challenge of the Holiday Season

The holiday season brings a surge in shopping, both in-store and online. From mountains of packaging to returned…

Executive Viewpoints January 20
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Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores

British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond…

News January 17
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Nuna at The Corner

In its latest pop-up at The Corner, the new revolving pop-up space at Nordstrom’s NYC Flagship, will feature…

News January 17
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Forget the ‘Wirkin’ — Rebag Joins Walmart Marketplace, Offering Walmart Customers Real Birkins and More

Even as Walmart’s Birkin dupe — dubbed the “Wirkin” — continues to sell like hotcakes, the retailer has…

News January 17
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Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed…

News January 17
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