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Ethical Considerations of GLP-1 Agonists Medications for Retailers
It’s hard to turn on the TV or read any publication these days without seeing ads for, or references to, the increasing number of GLP-1 Agonists that have been approved…
Executive Viewpoints June 28
Elton John Empties his Closet to Support AIDS Foundation with ‘Rocket Man Resale’ on Ebay
Elton John, known for his memorable fashion choices, is donating hundreds of items from his closet for an Ebay “Rocket Man Resale” auction, with all profits benefiting the Elton John…
News June 27
Alimentation Couche-Tard Promotes COO to Top Spot
Convenience store retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard will promote current COO Alex Miller to CEO and President, effective Sept. 6, 2024. Miller will replace Brian Hannasch, who will retire from these positions…
News June 27
Save Mart, Hibbett Enable Same-Day Delivery via Target, Walmart’s White-Label Services
Target and Walmart’s white-label delivery solutions are picking up new retail partners: Target’s Shipt will offer same-day delivery for three Save Mart Companies banners in California and Nevada, and Walmart…
News June 27
Amazon Planning China-Direct Offering to Compete with Temu, Shein
In its latest move to combat the growth of discount Chinese shopping apps Temu and Shein, Amazon is reportedly planning to add its own China-direct section, according to The Information.…
News June 27
Pier 1 and Dress Barn Parent Company Names Sharon Leite CEO
OMNI Retail Enterprises, which operates digital storefronts for brands including Pier 1 Imports, Dress Barn, Bodybuilding.com and Mentorbox.com, has named retail industry veteran Sharon Leite as its CEO. The former…
News June 27
How to Create Safer Retail Environments for Workers
Retail workers are the backbone of a functioning economy – whether it’s serving food or providing customer support. However, these employees are in a position to face unique safety risks…
Executive Viewpoints June 27
Walgreens Boots Alliance to Deploy Unified Sourcing Platform Across Brands
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) will optimize and standardize sourcing across its operations with a platform from TradeBeyond that the retailer will use to manage numerous processes within its Global Sourcing…
News June 26
TikTok Shop Debuts Social Impact Programs Aimed at SMBs
TikTok Shop has launched a new social impact initiative called SOAR Together (Supporting Our Artisans and Retailers) that is designed to help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) advance their businesses…
News June 26
