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Walmart Veteran Joins DRINKS

Hans Holmer, a 27-year veteran of Walmart and its Sam’s Club division, has been named VP Operations at DRINKS Holdings, Inc., were he will oversee the supply chain and logistics…

News May 5

JCPenney, Sephora Mount Legal Battle Over Fate Of In-Store Beauty Shops

As JCPenney proceeds toward a potential bankruptcy, the struggling department store is caught in a legal battle with Sephora over early termination of their multi-year agreement to jointly operate Sephora…

News May 5

L Brands, Sycamore Partners Call Off Deal To Take Victoria’s Secret Private

Plans to take the struggling Victoria’s Secret chain off the balance sheet of parent company L Brands have been terminated. The retail company and private equity firm Sycamore Partners had…

News May 5

Starbucks To Reopen 85% Of Stores By May 10; Express To Reopen 300 By Memorial Day

Starbucks will reopen 85% of its U.S. stores by the end of this week, giving it a massive head start on its plan to reopen 90% of all stores by…

News May 5

Why Contactless Fulfillment Popularity Could Last Well Beyond COVID-19

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, consumers and retailers are changing the way they interact both inside and outside brick-and-mortar stores, as many retailers modify curbside pickup to be “contactless”…

Features May 5

What Does The Post-Lockdown In-Store Experience Look Like?

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the way we live, work and spend in ways we couldn’t have imagined prior to the outbreak. The accessibility of retail has been hugely…

Executive Viewpoints May 5
Scott Williams on Retail Reset

CX And Curbside Lessons From Batteries Plus Bulbs

Like many essential retailers, Batteries Plus Bulbs has had to manage the challenges of operating during a pandemic while still presenting an efficient, convenient customer experience to its shoppers. Its…

Features May 5

Namogoo Acquires Personali To Expand Range Of E-Commerce Solutions

Namogoo, which offers a platform designed to prevent customer journey hijacking, has acquired Personali, an AI-powered behavioral analytics solution provider. The acquisition will enable Namogoo to offer a more robust…

News May 4
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Is ‘Reinvention’ Really That Hard?

Featuring: Joe Jackman, Jackman Reinvents Some people run away from change. Others run towards it. Joe Jackman is in the latter group. As the president and CEO of Jackman Reinvents, he helps transform brands, unlock…

Podcasts May 4
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank