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Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery Offerings with FoodMaxx in California, Jüsto in Mexico

Amazon continues to expand its grocery delivery services through a new partnership with California chain FoodMaxx, expansions of its partnerships with Save Mart and Lucky Supermarkets, and a new deal…

News November 5

Lowe’s Debuts Digital Home Platform for Loyalty Program Members

Lowe’s has introduced a “Digital Home Platform” that offers members of the retailer’s MyLowe’sRewards program free personalized information about the products in their home — including warranties, manuals, maintenance guidelines,…

News November 5

Dollar Tree CEO Steps Down, Citing Health Issues

Rick Dreiling has stepped down from his position as Chair and CEO of Dollar Tree. COO Michael Creedon Jr. has been named Interim CEO, and Edward Kelly III, lead Independent…

News November 5

Grocery Trend Report: Upgrading Digital Shopping to Support ‘Power Users’ and Appealing to Ethno-National Identities

The in-store grocery shopping experience has held on to its appeal, even as supermarket retailers have realized they also need to offer customers simple, yet personalized, ecommerce options. Additionally, several…

Features November 5

The Login Effect: The Role of Customer Authentication Psychology in Retail Success 

Picture this: You’re about to buy something online, but the site doesn’t remember who you are, so you go buy your item elsewhere, or just not at all. What might…

Executive Viewpoints November 5
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Vitamin Shoppe Parent Company Franchise Group Enters Chapter 11, Plans to Close American Freight

Franchise Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring agreement with its primary lenders that will allow its three strongest banners — Pet Supplies Plus, The…

News November 4

American Independent Business Alliance Brings Back Annual ‘Shop Indie’ Holiday Campaign

The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) has launched a new holiday campaign to motivate shoppers to support locally owned and independent businesses throughout the season. Shop Indie Local is an annual…

News November 4

Goodwill Spearheads Initiative to Boost Textile Reuse and Recycling

Goodwill will work with environmental solutions provider WM to develop pilot programs to collect, sort and grade discarded textiles for resale. A portion of the textiles that are not suitable…

News November 4
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Target Unwraps Immersive Store and Digital Experiences for Holiday Shoppers

Target has transformed its aisles and app into a “fantastical destination” for the holidays, designed to capture the joy of the season while helping customers in their gift-giving quests. Stores…

News November 4
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