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Sephora Mobile POS 500 Stores

Sephora Rolls Out Mobile POS Technology to 500 Stores

Sephora USA will deploy the FreedomPay solution in its 500 stores in the Americas as the beauty retailer…

News March 21
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Google Drives Into Last Mile Tech Arena

As last mile efficiency has moved from a nice-to-have to a business necessity, some of the world’s largest…

News March 21
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Kohl's is reportedly fielding bids from upwards of 20 companies interested in buying its business, including Hudson's Bay.

Kohl’s Confirms it’s in Talks with Potential Buyers, Defends ‘Standalone Strategy’

Kohl’s has confirmed reports that it is in discussion with a number of parties interested in acquiring its…

News March 21
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Amazon Combats Climate and Economic Concerns with Investments in Affordable Housing, Green Grocery Stores

Amazon will invest more than $124.4 million to build 1,060 affordable homes near four public transit sites in…

News March 18
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NRF Forecasts 6%-8% Annual Retail Sales Growth in 2022

The NRF is forecasting retail sales growth of 6% to 8% in 2022 for a total ranging from…

News March 18
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Neiman Marcus Group Appoints Former Guess? Exec as CFO

Neiman Marcus Group has appointed former Guess? executive Katie Anderson as EVP and CFO, reporting  directly to CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck. In…

News March 18
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Walmart Seeks to Fill More Than 50,000 U.S. Jobs, 5,000 Global Tech Roles

Retailers large and small are seeking to attract new employees as they reckon with worker shortages from the…

News March 17
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Tailored Brands Gives Interim CEOs Permanent Status

Putting a premium on continuity and stability, Tailored Brands has named Bob Hull and Peter Sachse as Co-CEOs,…

News March 17
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Target Retrofits California Store to be 100% Solar Powered

Target will retrofit a Vista, Calif. store with multiple innovations designed to reduce emissions and achieve net zero…

News March 17
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