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DSW Debuts In-Store Protection Kiosks to Help Shoe Shoppers ‘Get More Wear from Every Pair’
DSW has rolled out Imbox Protection machines at nearly 500 locations, allowing customers to protect their newly purchased footwear in just 60 seconds. Using a water-based spray, the enclosed Imbox…
News May 1
Instacart Accelerates Move into Enterprise Tech with Wynshop Acquisition
Instacart has purchased Wynshop, which provides ecommerce solutions to retailers including Wakefern and Pattison. Instacart has increasingly been focusing on physical stores and digitizing the in-store experience, expanding beyond its…
News May 1
Amazon Invests $4 Billion to Expand Rural Delivery Network
Amazon will invest $4 billion to enhance rural delivery capabilities, a move that will expand the number of rural delivery stations to 200 and create an estimated 100,000 new jobs.…
News May 1
Sustainability is the Lifeblood of British Heart Foundation’s New ‘Store of the Future’
A brand new “Store of the Future” concept store, a thrift shop operated by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), opens today in Scotland’s capital Edinburgh, and it’s a model of…
Features May 1
The Trade War that Restructures What Sells and Why
The U.S. economy may not have officially entered a recession, but consumers are nonetheless navigating rising prices, dwindling savings and a near-constant stream of financial anxiety. Now, with the onset…
Executive Viewpoints May 1
Beyond Inc. Details Store Plans for Bed Bath & Beyond, BuyBuy Baby and Overstock
Beyond Inc. — owner of the Bed Bath & Beyond, BuyBuy Baby and Overstock brands — sees itself as a digital-first company, but that doesn’t mean it’s ruled out the…
News April 30
JCPenney Launches Plus-Size Apparel Line with Supermodel Ashley Graham
JCPenney has partnered with plus-size supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham to create a namesake collection for full-figured women that is scheduled to launch this fall. The retailer has consistently offered…
News April 30
Saks to Curate New Multi-Brand Luxury Storefront on Amazon
Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with Amazon Fashion to launch a Saks-branded storefront on Amazon. The department store retailer will curate a collection of luxury merchandise from brands including Stella…
News April 30
How Printemps’ New NYC Store Supports ‘Democratic Luxury’ with Subtle Technology
Printemps is one of the oldest department stores in the world, yet most Americans have never heard the name, much less know how to pronounce it. That all changed in…
Features April 30
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