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Walmart Ecommerce Chief to Step Down, Work With Startups

Marc Lore, President and CEO of U.S. Ecommerce at Walmart, will retire at the end of January 2021.…

News January 19
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Office Depot Rejects Staples $2.1 Billion Bid, Remains Open to Other Options

Office Depot has rejected a $2.1 billion takeover bid from its rival Staples, according to a letter sent…

News January 19
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Petco IPO Puts Retailer’s Value at $6.4 Billion

Petco debuted its IPO at $26 per share on Jan. 14, 44% above its expected price of $18,…

News January 15
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Instacart Offers $25 Payments to Assist Workers Receiving COVID Vaccine

Instacart will support its shift leads, in-store shoppers and full-service shoppers through the COVID-19 Vaccine Support Stipend, which…

News January 15
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CES 2021 Highlights: COVID-Accelerated Innovations, 5G and Privacy Issues Dominate

The first-ever all-digital CES 2021 welcomed 2,000 exhibitors that unveiled next-gen innovations across a variety of sectors, including almost 700…

News January 15
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Christopher & Banks Files for Chapter 11; Could Close All 450 Stores

Citing ongoing financial distress from the pandemic, specialty women’s apparel retailer Christopher & Banks has filed for Chapter…

News January 14
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Pilot Company Adopts Machine Learning Platform to Streamline Supply Chain Management

Pilot Company has chosen the 4R Systems machine learning Forecasting and Replenishment Solution to power logistics at its…

News January 14
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Former Target, Macy’s Execs Join Bed Bath & Beyond Marketing Team

Bed Bath & Beyond has appointed two new strategic marketing leaders — Kristi Argyilan as SVP Brand Innovation and…

News January 14
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Dollar General Offers Compensation for Frontline Workers Receiving COVID-19 Vaccination

Dollar General will offer its frontline workers a one-time payment, equivalent to four hours of regular pay, after…

News January 14
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