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Batteries Plus is powering its future with a sweeping digital transformation.

Batteries Plus: Customer Data and Store Expertise Power Sweeping Digital Transformation

When the first Batteries Plus opened in 1988 in Green Bay, Wis. it was a groundbreaking retail concept,…

Features February 9
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5 Must-Have AI-Powered Features for the Modern Ecommerce Website

As the ecommerce landscape becomes more competitive, top retailers like Amazon stay ahead of the curve by delivering…

Executive Viewpoints February 9
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Brain Corp. Introduces End-to-End Inventory Management Solution

Brain Corp. and Google Cloud have launched BrainOS Inventory Insights, a proprietary solution that aims to deliver next-generation…

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Walgreens to Host Summit Aimed at Boosting Diversity Among Suppliers

Walgreens will hold a Supplier Diversity Summit — a virtual showcase for diverse businesses and entrepreneurs to share…

News February 8
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CVS Deepens Primary Care Commitment with $10.6 Billion Oak Street Health Acquisition

CVS Health will acquire primary care provider Oak Street Health in an all-cash transaction at $39 per share,…

News February 8
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Vitamin Shoppe Opens First All-New Franchise Location, Plans 12 More in 2023

The Vitamin Shoppe has opened the first of a planned dozen+ new franchise stores this year in Valparaiso,…

News February 8
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Designer Brands has acquired the Keds footwear brand.

DSW Parent Continues Push into Owned Brands with Acquisition of Keds

Designer Brands Inc. — parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company — is continuing…

News February 8
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How Retailers Should Deal with Digital Advertising Inflation in 2023

The advertising industry is managing growing fears of inflation and an economic downturn as many top retail brand…

Executive Viewpoints February 8
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Why Argent’s Store Design Supports Community Events and 1:1 Styling Sessions

Following a pandemic-induced pause in its brick-and-mortar retailing, women’s workwear retailer Argent has opened a store in NYC’s…

Features February 8
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