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JCPenney Names New CEO In Hopes Of Turnaround
After a four-month search, JCPenney finally has found its next chief exec. The department store’s Board of Directors appointed Jill Soltau as CEO, effective Oct. 15. Soltau most recently served…
News October 2Michaels Expands Kids Section With New Site Launch Ahead Of Holiday Season
Michaels has launched MichaelsKids.com, a rebranding of its in-store children’s presentation, and will expand its in-store and online kids assortment with 600 new items. The arts and crafts retailer is…
News October 2Amazon Boosts Minimum Wage To $15, Lobbies For Nationwide Increase
Amazon will increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all U.S. employees, effective Nov. 1. The change affects part-time and temporary workers across Amazon and its subsidiaries, including…
News October 2Kroger Pilots Online Pickup, Private Label Sales At 13 Walgreens Stores
Two of the best-known names in U.S. retailing, Kroger and Walgreens, are embarking on a 13-store pilot program that will take place over the next several months. Shoppers will be…
News October 2
Hyperlocal Data Is Already In Retailers’ Store Cupboards – Just Take The Wrapper Off!
The retail industry’s disruption has many sources — demographic shifts, changes in consumer attitudes and behavior, as well as new and non-traditional competition are just some of the factors. Technology…
Executive Viewpoints October 2
Excitement Of Product Discovery Powers Tophatter Auction Platform
Auction-style and flash sales business models appear to have lost some of their luster in recent years: eBay has pivoted its focus to a more marketplace-centered experience, and companies like…
News October 2The RealReal Helps Shoppers Measure Their Positive Environmental Impact
The RealReal has launched a Sustainability Calculator for consignment as part of National Consignment Day, Oct. 1, 2018. The luxury consignment retailer calculated the impact of the 2.5 million women’s…
News October 1Canada Agrees To New Trade Deal With U.S. And Mexico; NRF Signals Support
Canada and the U.S. have secured a trade deal to replace the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which governs more than $1.2 trillion worth of trade across Canada,…
News October 1Aldi Plans 1,200 UK Stores by 2025
Aldi is looking to snag a larger share of the UK grocery market with plans to operate 1,200 locations by the end of 2025. The German discount retailer had earlier announced…
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