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Walmart Acquires Israel-Based Natural Language Processing Startup

Walmart has acquired Aspectiva, an Israel-based natural language processing (NLP) startup, for an undisclosed sum. Aspectiva will join…

News February 26
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Macy’s Unveils $100 Million Cost-Cutting Plan Following Mixed Q4 Results

Macy’s is asserting that it will continue to build on its recent string of investments to reshape its…

News February 26
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Foot Locker Invests $12.5M In Rockets Of Awesome, Kicking Off Strategic Partnership

Foot Locker has invested $12.5 million in children’s apparel retailer Rockets of Awesome. The deal includes a strategic…

News February 26
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As Walmart Phases Out Greeter Job, Employees With Disabilities Face Biggest Impact

Walmart’s decision to change the qualifications for its front-door greeter jobs is coming at a controversial cost, with…

News February 26
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Wayfair, Shinola Among Retail Leaders Presenting At RIC19

The fifth annual Retail Innovation Conference (#RIC19), May 6-8 in NYC, will be a motivational gold mine for…

News February 26
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The Home Depot Joins Roadie Investors In $37M Funding Round

Delivery service Roadie has raised $37 million in a Series C funding round with investments from The Home…

News February 25
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Gap Expands Ohio Operations To Bolster E-Commerce Fulfillment

Gap will expand its operations in Groveport, Ohio, investing approximately $100 million into a new 420,000-square-foot warehouse. The…

News February 25
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HBC To Shutter Home Outfitters Chain, Up To 20 Saks OFF 5TH Stores

Hudson Bay’s Company (HBC) will close its Home Outfitters business in Canada in 2019, and may shutter up…

News February 25
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Target Invites Select Group Of Third-Party E-Commerce Sellers

Target is allowing certain third-party retailers to sell goods on its site on an invite-only basis through a…

News February 25
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