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Nordstrom Adds COO Position

Nordstrom has appointed Ken Worzel as the retailer’s first chief operating officer (COO). Worzel, who steps into the new role after running the company’s digital strategy for the past decade, will…

News September 20

Automation And The Future Of Retail

By Stefan Midford, Capango Artificial Intelligence (AI) is completely disrupting every major industry, including retail. From robotic inventory analysis to cashierless checkout lines, major retailers across the country are deploying…

Executive Viewpoints September 20

Walgreens, FedEx Will Launch On-Demand Drone Delivery Pilot

Walgreens will partner with Wing, a drone technology subsidiary of Google, to launch a trial delivery program in Christiansburg, Va. Local retailer Sugar Magnolia also will take part in the…

News September 20

Exclusive Coddle CEO Q&A: How Tapping Into Lifestyle Trends Built A ‘Smart Furniture’ Brand

Many brands are exploring direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail models as a way to get closer to what consumers really want and need. Furniture company Coddle saw its opportunity to solve ordinary…

News September 20

Reconfigured Showfields Store Adds 11 New Brands For Holiday 2019

Photo: Eitan Gamlieli Showfields, which modestly bills itself as “The Most Interesting Store In The World,” re-opened its shop in Manhattan’s NoHo district on Sept. 20, following a four-day refresh…

News September 20

DH2i Launches Connectivity Security Software For Retailers

DH2i, a software defined perimeter and smart availability software solution provider, has launched the DxConnect network security software for integrated Zero Trust (ZT) connectivity. The tool is designed to let…

News September 19

Blutag Offers Voice-Based Product Search Platform

Blutag, a cloud-based voice commerce platform, lets retailers offer their customers a voice-based browsing experience. Shoppers can search entire product catalogs on voice-based devices with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant…

News September 19

Macy’s Will Offer Free Same-Day Delivery On $75 Orders For Limited Time

Starting Oct. 1, Macy’s will offer free same-day delivery in 30 U.S. markets on orders of $75 or more, waiving the company’s typical $8 fee — at least temporarily. While…

News September 19
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Macy’s On Hunt For New Bluemercury Leaders

The husband-and-wife co-founders of Bluemercury, the beauty retailer that Macy’s acquired in 2015, are preparing to step down. Macy’s announced that Bluemercury COO Barry Beck will leave the company by Sept.…

News September 19
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