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Teamsters, UPS Contract Agreement Averts Strike

UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union have reached a labor agreement affecting approximately 340,000 workers nationwide,…

News July 26
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Inside Century 21’s Dramatic (Re)-Entrance into NYC Retail

The return of storied off-price retailer Century 21 to its original space in NYC’s financial district this past…

Features July 26
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4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

The retail landscape of yesterday is no more. Global supply chain challenges, inflation and a shift to online…

Executive Viewpoints July 26
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Putting the Feeling Back into Experiences 

The location-based experience marketplace is projected to grow to $12 billion by the end of 2023, clearly demonstrating…

Executive Viewpoints July 26
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The White House has gotten some of the biggest names in AI to agree to responsible practices.

White House Gets ‘Responsible AI’ Commitments from Amazon, Google, Meta and More

Some of the biggest names in AI — including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI — have voluntarily…

News July 25
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Abercrombie & Fitch’s New 5th Avenue Flagship is ‘A Celebration of the Evolution’ of the Brand

Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its new flagship store on Manhattan’s 5th Avenue. Located between 52nd and 53rd…

News July 25
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Serta Simmons Names New CEO and Marketing Chief

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) has named Charlie Eitel as its new CEO and Tim Oakhill as Chief Marketing…

News July 25
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Home Depot Launches Online Courses for Veterans Seeking Civilian Jobs

The Home Depot has introduced an online guided version of MISSION TRANSITION, three free, self-paced online courses designed…

News July 25
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Walgreens Exec: Operational Excellence Makes 1-Hour Delivery Promise a Reality

Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they…

Features July 25
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