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Walgreens joins other retailers in announcing lowered prices on thousands of items.

Walgreens Joins the Price-Cutting Club by Lowering Prices on 1,300 Items

Walgreens is the latest major retailer to announce it is reducing prices as high inflation continues to batter consumers and dampen spending. The pharmacy chain said it was lowering prices…

News May 30

The End of a Transaction is Just the Beginning: Fostering Engagement, Loyalty and Return Visits at Checkout

To compete today, retailers must develop new and innovative ways to engage their customers and generate more loyalty. Fortunately, the shift toward diverse checkout options and digital receipts has fostered…

Executive Viewpoints May 30

Schnucks Joins Digital Network for Delivering Personalized Promotions

Schnuck Markets has joined the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), a digital network that delivers coordinated promotions across retailer platforms, third-party publisher sites and Ibotta’s DTC properties. Digital offers from the…

News May 29

#RICE24 Solution Spotlight: Retasmart Makes Omnichannel a Reality

Retasmart is designed to enable retailers to unify all channels and experiences in one solution, allowing them to solve challenges related to inventory management, customer engagement, payment options, reporting and…

News May 29
New Eddie Bauer smart sunglasses from Innovative Eyewear.

New Eddie Bauer Smart Glasses Integrate ChatGPT

Innovative Eyewear, which develops smart eyewear under the Lucyd, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has launched a new Eddie Bauer smart eyewear collection that includes voice access to ChatGPT. “We are…

News May 29
Petco charity is planning a block party in NYC.

Petco Charity to Host NYC Block Party; Leadership Shakeups Continue in Retail Division

Petco Love, the nonprofit arm of pet care retailer Petco, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend with a block party and adoption event at NYC’s Union Square Park. The…

News May 29

Walmart Debuts Larger-Format Neighborhood Market Stores in Florida and Georgia

Walmart has opened two new Neighborhood Market stores that are over 40% larger than the average-sized location in this format, boasting 57,000 square feet of selling, pickup and delivery space.…

News May 29

Dollar Tree Buys 170 Stores and IP of Bankrupt 99 Cents Only

Dollar Tree, Inc. has acquired designation rights for the leases at 170 of the stores that had been operated by 99 Cents Only. The retailer announced last month that it…

News May 29

The Great Small-Format Store Experiment – Brand Boon or Bust for Retailers?

In today’s dynamic retail landscape, characterized by shifting consumer behaviors and evolving preferences, the traditional approach to real estate and store formats is undergoing a significant transformation. As foot traffic…

Executive Viewpoints May 29
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