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Burlington redesigned storefront

Burlington Store Refresh More than 50% Complete

Burlington Stores is continuing to roll out a refreshed in-store experience across its fleet of 1,115 stores. Half of the off-price retailer’s stores already have been converted, and all future new stores…

News August 13
Current Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin (left) with incoming CEO Juvencio Maeztu.

Ikea Owner Ingka Group Names New CEO

Ingka Group Deputy CEO Juvencio Maeztu has been named to the company’s top post as current CEO Jesper Brodin plans to step down after eight years at the helm. Ingka…

News August 13
Everyday Essentials are fueling Amazon's grocery flywheel.

An Exclusive Look at Amazon’s Recipe to Win Grocery (Part 2)

This is the second story in a two-part series. Click here to view the first installment, which outlines how Everyday Essentials on Amazon.com have quietly become the engine of Amazon’s…

Features August 13

Why Following Amazon is Probably Killing your Retail Media Strategy

Retail media is being rewritten. For years, the dominant approach has been to follow Amazon’s blueprint — build digital ad infrastructure, optimize for clicks and scale fast. But outside the…

Executive Viewpoints August 13

Fanatics Rolls Out Cross-Business Loyalty Program

Fanatics has launched Fanatics ONE, an enterprise-wide loyalty program offering a wide variety of rewards including fan apparel, trading cards and collectibles, online sports betting and casino rewards and access…

News August 12
Images of Stitch Fix's new AI features.

Stitch Fix Amps Up Personalization with New AI Features

Stitch Fix has introduced a series of AI experiences designed to enhance customization and convenience on the styling platform as the company’s turnaround efforts continue to gain steam. “When Stitch…

News August 12

Kroger Reaches ‘Friendly’ Settlement with C&S Grocers Over Failed Albertsons Merger

Kroger has reached a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, resolving the latter’s lawsuit following the collapse of Kroger’s $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons in December 2024. No financial details of…

News August 12
Amazon's Everyday Essentials business is the backbone of its marketplace.

How Household Essentials are Helping Amazon (Finally) win Grocery

This is the first story in a two-part series. The second installment continues here. Amazon made its name as “The Everything Store,” and that has never been more true. But…

Features August 12

Visibility and Supplier Diversification: The Twin Pillars of Supply Chain Resilience in 2025

After years of pandemic-related disruption, 2025 was supposed to mark a turning point. Instead, volatility is once again the norm. Retailers and consumer brands are now grappling with rising import…

Executive Viewpoints August 12
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