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Barnes & Noble Workers in Illinois, NYC Win Union Contracts

Employees at a Barnes & Noble store in Bloomington, Ill. have ratified a new three-year contract under the aegis of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), joining unionized…

News March 10

How Retail can Turn the Tide on Associate Wellbeing

Retail workers are the face of the company. They are the people who interact with shoppers and provide a memorable experience. But the unique set of challenges that come with…

Executive Viewpoints March 10

30-Year Retail Veteran Reveals how to ‘Thrive in an Exponential World’

Gary Hawkins has been enmeshed in the retail industry for nearly three decades as a practitioner and advisor for companies ranging from Hy-Vee to Kroger, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and…

Features March 10
Walgreens storefront

Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore…

News March 7
FreshDirect is expanding its grocery delivery reach by partnering with Uber Eats.

FreshDirect Taps Uber Eats to Expand Grocery Delivery Reach

FreshDirect is partnering with Uber Eats to expand its delivery reach in New York City. This is the online grocer’s first entry into on-demand delivery via a third-party app. FreshDirect…

News March 7

Retailers’ Quest for Seamless Shopper Journeys Fuels Payment Modernization Projects

Even though more than half (56%) of retailers surveyed by KPMG completed a major payments modernization program within the past year, even more — 83% — already are modernizing their…

Features March 7

7 Ways Service Providers can Motivate Customers with Digital Incentives

Discounts are a staple of the retail landscape. But just because discounts are popular doesn’t mean they’re smart. Consider: For service providers, discounts have additional drawbacks. They can often be…

Executive Viewpoints March 7

Dollar Tree Hires Next Finance Chief

Dollar Tree has found its new Chief Financial Offer. Starting March 30, 2025, Stewart Glendinning will take the role after initially joining the company in a senior role to support…

News March 6

The Home Depot Launches New Suite of Gen AI Tools for Customers

The Home Depot has unveiled Magic Apron, a proprietary suite of generative AI tools designed to help customers with their home improvement needs and projects. Magic Apron is available 24/7…

News March 6
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