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Meta Debuts Revamped AI Model that Draws on its Social Media Prowess
Meta has released the first in a series of new large-language models, Muse Spark, intended to lay the foundation of what Mark Zuckerberg calls “personal superintelligence,” that is, AI systems…
News April 8Lowe’s Plans $250M Investment to Help Train 250,000 Tradespeople by 2035
With the U.S. facing a critical shortage of skilled trades workers, the Lowe’s Foundation has expanded its commitment to help train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035. As part of…
News April 8Bed Bath & Beyond Expands Home Services Division with Acquisition of Cabinets To Go Owner F9 Brands
Less than a week after announcing plans to purchase The Container Store, Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) has announced another acquisition to round out its growing Beyond Home Services division.…
News April 8Kroger Expands Food Waste Diversion Program to 100+ Mid-Atlantic Stores
Following a pilot program in 16 Virginia stores last summer, Kroger has expanded its partnership with Flashfood to the more than 100 stores in its Mid-Atlantic Division across Virginia, West…
News April 8Why Cash Still has an Important Role in our Digital World
When was the last time you used cash for a transaction? Many of us can go for months without resorting to cash for our daily business. The convenience of tapping…
Executive Viewpoints April 8Dollar Shave Club: Not Just for Bros Anymore
Dollar Shave Club has expanded into the women’s grooming category with razors, handles and shaving aids powered by hydrating ingredients, all priced from $5 to $10 and available from Dollar…
News April 7Wayfair Sets Sights on Florida Mall for Latest Brick-and-Mortar Store
Furniture retailer Wayfair will open a two-level, 94,000-square-foot store at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, serving as an anchor for the shopping center’s ongoing comprehensive redevelopment. The new store, which will be…
News April 7Amazon, USPS Reach Delivery Deal with Fewer Cutbacks than Expected
After more than a year of contentious negotiations, Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a new agreement that will see USPS retain 80% of the current delivery load…
News April 7Amplifying the Incremental Impact of Influencer Campaigns
For most, influencer marketing isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a mandate. As shoppers search for product recommendations, influencers provide heightened awareness, entertainment, authenticity and validation. We all know this. It’s no…
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