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Kroger Countersuit Blames Albertsons for Merger’s Failure

Aftershocks from the failed Kroger–Albertsons merger continue to ripple through the legal system. Albertsons had halted the proposed $24.6 billion merger in December 2024, a move that was promptly followed…

News March 26

Carter’s Taps Vans Exec to Support Growth Goals

Carter’s has brought in a new President and CEO to ramp up its growth initiatives. Douglas Palladini, former Global Brand President of Vans, will take the top leadership spot, as…

News March 26
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How Localization is Helping CVS Position Itself as the Modern General Store

CVS is one of the largest retailers in the U.S. by store count, with more than 9,000 locations across the country. And while a consistent experience is important for the…

Features March 26

AI-Powered Knowledge Graph: The Key to Personalized Customer Journeys

Modern consumers expect personalized experiences tailored to their unique preferences, behaviors and needs. Businesses striving to meet these expectations are turning to AI-powered knowledge graphs — a cutting-edge tool that…

Executive Viewpoints March 26

Hy-Vee RMN Deploys Carrot Ads Solution; Instacart Extends Ad Placements to Smart Carts

The 570-store Midwestern supermarket retailer Hy-Vee will expand its partnership with Instacart by adopting the platform’s Carrot Ads solution. This new integration will give Hy-Vee RedMedia access both to Instacart’s…

News March 25

Pinterest Plans Coachella Pop-Up, Forecasts Festival Season Fashion Trends

Pinterest is marking the second year of its partnership with the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with a preview of the hottest festival-inspired trends and an immersive pop-up designed…

News March 25

BuyBuy Baby Sets Due Date for Online (Re)Birth

BuyBuy Baby will officially re-enter the world of online retail on May 8, 2025, just days before Mother’s Day. This rebirth of sorts will kick off with a “Baby Days”…

News March 25

Mango Ramps Up Data-Driven Planning for Global Operations

International fashion brand Mango is implementing a new AI software platform to transform its planning and decision-making. Operating nearly 2,850 stores in 120 markets, Mango must dynamically navigate demand fluctuations,…

News March 25

Walmart and Minecraft Partner on New ‘Golden Child’ Storytelling Adventure

Walmart’s newest partnership with Minecraft marks a new stage in its evolving “Adaptive Retail” strategy. The epicenter of the collaboration is Skyward, a story-driven gaming experience that starts on Earth…

News March 25
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