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M&S Doubles Down on C-Store Strategy with Plans for 10 Locations, 50 Remodels
British multi-category retailer Marks & Spencer plans to open at least 10 new convenience stores in conjunction with its franchise partners and refresh up to 50 existing c-stores this year…
News July 16Ace Hardware, 100 Years Young, Celebrates 100 New Stores in 2024
Ace Hardware remains remarkably spry for a centenarian. The retailer-owned cooperative has already opened 100 new stores this year, halfway to its goal of 200 store openings by the end…
News July 16Modernizing the Grocery Store: How AI is Helping Shoppers and Grocery Brands Get in Sync
The grocery sector is primed to benefit significantly from the opportunity that AI presents, both for retailers and shoppers alike. Grocery stores have voluminous catalogs and their many products have…
Executive Viewpoints July 16Amazon Makes AI Shopping Assistant Rufus Available to All U.S. Shoppers as Prime Day Kicks Off
Amazon has made its generative AI-powered conversational shopping assistant Rufus available to all U.S. customers the day before its 10th annual Prime Day sales event kicks off on July 16.…
News July 15Macy’s Ends Buyout Talks with Arkhouse, Brigade; Looks Ahead to Company’s ‘Bold New Chapter’
Macy’s board of directors has unanimously agreed to terminate buyout discussions with Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management following months of negotiations that included several bid increases and a board…
News July 15H Mart Upgrades Ecommerce CX with Real-Time Inventory Availability
Asian-American supermarket chain H Mart has migrated from a legacy commerce platform to VTEX, an upgrade that allows the retailer to leverage store inventory to provide online shoppers with real-time…
News July 15Burberry Replaces CEO Following Tough Quarter, Warns of Potential Losses
Burberry has named luxury retail veteran Joshua Schulman as its new CEO and Executive Director, effective July 17. Schulman had served as CEO of Michael Kors and Coach, as President…
News July 15Fender Strikes the Right Note with Digital Identification Support for Customer-First Marketing
Over the course of its 80-year history, Fender has acquired “legendary” status. The guitar maker has become a household name and built a loyal, passionate fan base along the way.…
Features July 15Rethinking Hard Tag Removal: How RFID Technologies are Complementary to EAS Hard Tags
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retailers lost $112 billion due to shrink in 2022, up from nearly $94 billion in 2021. As such, electronic article surveillance (EAS) hard tags, locks,…
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