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Kroger Focuses on Execution as Shoppers Remain Under Pressure

Kroger reported $34.6 billion in second-quarter sales and 5% adjusted EPS growth, a mixed result in a difficult consumer environment. CEO Greg Foran said the grocer is focusing on what…

News September 11

Why Shoppable Video Needs an Infrastructure-First Checkout Layer

Shoppable video will only scale when the commerce infrastructure behind it is as seamless, secure, and interoperable as the content experience itself.

Executive Viewpoints September 10
Chewy

Chewy Builds Loyalty Amid Pet Market Pressure

Instead of banking on an industry turnaround, Chewy is deepening its customer relationships through Autoship and the Chewy+ loyalty program, expanding into pet healthcare with clinics and virtual care, and…

News September 9

The Vitamin Shoppe Appoints Kimberley Gardiner as EVP, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer

Gardiner, a veteran retail marketer who previously served as SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Tractor Supply, is taking on a newly expanded role overseeing brand, loyalty and digital strategy…

News September 9
Bed Bath Beyond

Neighborhood Intelligence Calls Off Plan to Acquire F9 Brands

Formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond, Neighborhood Intelligence has terminated its planned acquisition of F9 Brands, owner of Cabinets To Go and Lumber Liquidators, citing unmet closing terms.

News September 8

Store Openings and Closures Slow in 2026 as Retailers Take Stock

Coresight Research data shows retailers are pulling back as uncertainty mounts in 2026 due to tariff pressure, cautious consumer spending and broader market uncertainty. Value-oriented players like dollar stores and…

Features September 8

Webinar: Modernizing In-Store Retail With Capri Holdings (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo), Adyen and Aptos

Retail technology has operated in silos for years. As customer expectations shift between digital channels and physical stores, fragmented tech stacks create operational friction, disconnected data and slow international growth.…

News September 8

How to Acquire and Retain Subscribers, According to Recurly’s Rachel Sheriff

With clients like Nuuly and Paramount, Recurly's Rachel Sheriff shares tips on subscriber retention through subscription flexibility, smart personalization and a seamless customer experience.

Features September 8

Winning Q4 on Amazon: How Smart Brands Build Bestsellers Early

In 2025, 31% of Amazon’s annual online product revenue was generated during the fourth quarter. Gift and holiday item sales increase even more during the quarter. At Albert Scott, we…

Executive Viewpoints September 8
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