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JOANN Unveils 3D Laser Tech For In-Store Product Customization

JOANN is rolling out 3D laser printer/cutter technology in select stores as part of its investment in 3D printing…

News December 26

Early Report Shows 5.1% Holiday Sales Growth

Holiday sales saw their strongest growth in six years this season, increasing 5.1% to more than $850 billion,…

News December 26
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Starbucks Grows Delivery Through Uber Eats And Alibaba Partnerships

Starbucks is expanding its delivery capabilities across China, Japan and the U.S. through partnerships with Uber Eats and…

News December 21
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Rite Aid Names New CIO

Rite Aid has named Justin Mennen as its new Senior VP and CIO. Mennen replaces Steve Rempel, who left…

News December 21
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Saks Fifth Avenue Targets Facebook Shoppers With Holiday Gift Guide Chatbot

For the second year in a row, Saks Fifth Avenue launched a Holiday Gift Guide chatbot on Facebook…

News December 21
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Import.io Raises $15.5 Million To Expand Data Analytics Offerings

Import.io, a web data integration solution provider, has closed a $15.5 million Series B funding round. The money…

News December 21
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Podcast: Are Retailers Finally Getting Holiday Experience Right?

The 2018 holiday season has unearthed a number of new trends and has reaffirmed the importance of others.…

News December 21
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Pier 1 Considers Strategic Alternatives; CEO Resigns After Poor Q3 Results

Pier 1 Imports is evaluating strategic alternatives after the retailer saw Q3 comparable sales dip 10.5% and net…

News December 20
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Gymboree Bankruptcy Could Close Majority Of Stores: WSJ Report

Gymboree is seeking a bankruptcy loan as it prepares for a chapter 11 filing that could allow the…

News December 20
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