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Office Depot’s New Pickup Promise: 15 Minutes or a $15 Coupon

Office Depot has launched its “15-Minute Pickup Promise” at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide. Qualifying mobile or online orders will be ready for in-store or curbside pickup within 15…

News September 8

The Challenge of Retail Data Security in 2025: Balancing Personalization and Protection

Retail has reached a stage where customers desire and demand personalization. In the present world, people expect to get products and services that are relevant to them based on their…

Executive Viewpoints September 8

The Experience Equation: What Retailers Need to Get Right

Featuring: Melissa Gonzalez, Principal at The Design Firm MG2 In an age of instant delivery, why are so many consumers still making the trip to the store?  In this episode…

Podcasts September 8
Harry & David holiday display for future pop-up store.

Harry & David, Things Remembered will be Popping Up for Holiday 2025

Gourmet food brand Harry & David and personalization retailer Things Remembered — both part of the 1-800-Flowers.com portfolio of brands — plan to expand their retail presence this holiday season…

News September 5

Skechers Debuts First U.S. Performance Store in Miami

Skechers has opened its fifth “Performance” store — and its first in the U.S. — at Miami’s Dolphin Mall, which attracts 36 million visitors annually. The 26,017-square-foot factory mall store…

News September 5

Gap Ventures into Beauty Space, Starting with 150 Old Navy Stores

Gap Inc. will add beauty and personal care products to its offerings as it seeks a share of this $100 billion category. The retailer will start with test-and-learn pilots of…

News September 5
Book Inc.'s Laurel Village location in San Francisco.

UPDATE: Barnes & Noble to Buy Bankrupt Books Inc.

[Update as of Sept. 5, 2025] After filing for bankruptcy in January, 174-year-old Books Inc. has requested court approval to be acquired by Barnes & Noble for $3.25 million, multiple…

News September 5

Drone Delivery is No Longer Science Fiction: It’s a Logistics Revolution in Flight

A recent episode from the science fiction show Black Mirror showed a DHL drone landing on a suburban porch, autonomously delivering a mysterious package. It felt like a glimpse into…

Executive Viewpoints September 5

Pacsun Kicks Off College Football Tailgate Tour

Pacsun pop-up shops will be showing up on college football game days this fall following an initial installation at the Ohio State vs. University of Texas game in Columbus, Ohio…

News September 4
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