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Kohl's is implementing a new in-store visual merchandising strategy to inspire holiday shoppers and drives conversions.

Can Kohl’s New Merchandising Strategy Create Holiday Magic?

Kohl’s has unveiled a series of new initiatives designed to inspire holiday shoppers and rev up seasonal sales…

News October 23
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Walmart has released a responsible ai pledge

Walmart Makes Public Commitment to Ethical Use of AI

As AI has moved into the spotlight, businesses have found themselves performing the tricky balancing act of touting…

News October 23
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Steve Madden has acquired the women's fashion label Almost Famous.

Steve Madden Ties Up Almost Famous Acquisition

Steven Madden has completed its acquisition of the privately held women’s fashion label Almost Famous, further expanding its…

News October 23
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Walgreens has settled a lawsuit from investors in the fallout of its 2015 deal to acquire Rite Aid.

Walgreens Agrees to $192.5 Million Settlement with Shareholders over Failed Rite Aid Merger

Just three weeks before it was set to go to trial, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to…

News October 20

HomeGoods Pulls the Plug on Ecommerce Site

HomeGoods will shut down its ecommerce site on Oct. 21, 2023. The off-price furniture and décor retailer, a…

News October 20
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Claire's has relaunched its loyalty program under the new name, C.Club

Claire’s Unveils Reimagined Loyalty Program — C.Club

Almost exactly three years after it launched its first-ever loyalty program, Claire’s is evolving the experience with new…

News October 19
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Amazon's new Consult-A-Friend feature.

Amazon Adds New Social Shopping Features Including ‘Consult-a-Friend’

Amazon is already the place where many consumers start their shopping journeys, and now the company wants to…

News October 19
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40-Year Costco Veteran to Take Reins as New CEO in 2024

Costco will replace departing CEO Craig Jelinek with Ron Vachris, who began with the retailer as a forklift…

News October 19
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David’s Bridal Shakes up Leadership Team with New COO and CFO

David’s Bridal is dramatically reshaping its executive suite via internal promotions, including three C-level appointments. The retailer, which…

News October 19
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