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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 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 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
UPDATE: Joann Begins Closing Sales in 790 Locations
[Update as of March 6, 2025] Joann has officially started closing sales at all of its 790 locations nationwide, according to a company press release. Customers will receive up to…
News March 6
The Story Behind Verizon’s Ambition to Become a ‘Local Community Brand’
Given its primary role as a telecommunications provider, it can be easy to overlook the fact that Verizon also is one of the most ubiquitous retailers in the U.S. With…
Features March 6
