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Lowe’s Teams with OpenAI to Develop AI Assistant for Homeowners

Lowe’s has a new sales associate — Mylow, a conversational AI agent available anywhere, anytime for MyLowe’s loyalty members. Mylow is designed to help customers navigate the many questions that…

News March 11

UPDATE: Alimentation Couche-Tard Calls for ‘Full Engagement’ from 7&i in Merger Talks

[Update as of March 11, 2025] Canada-based Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) has responded to statements by Seven & i Holdings (7&i) regarding the potential merger of the two convenience store giants,…

News March 11

5 Simple Steps to Create a High-Impact Brand Sweepstakes

Looking to increase brand engagement, boost awareness and grow customer loyalty? It might be time to run a brand sweepstakes! By offering participants a chance to win a fun prize…

Executive Viewpoints March 11

Retail Trendcaster: Turning Hot Topics and Trends into Actionable Insights

Q1 is always a whirlwind for the retail space. Once New Year’s Day is behind us, analysts and industry experts get busy analyzing holiday sales results to set their predictions…

Features March 11
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Best Buy Canada Looks to Grow Online Marketplace with Addition of International Sellers

As its U.S. counterpart readies to launch a new online marketplace, Best Buy Canada is expanding its own with the integration of cross-border payment service PingPong. The partnership will enable…

News March 10
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Beyond, Inc. Shuffles Leadership in Bid to Speed up Growth

Amid continued losses and a host of new investments, Beyond, Inc. is once again switching up its top leadership to propel a “faster return to profitability,” the company has announced.…

News March 10
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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
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