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Target Names New COO, Divvies Up Merchandising Responsibilities

Target has tapped Michael Fiddelke, who has served as the retailer’s CFO since November 2019, to add the COO role to his responsibilities. He will wear both hats until Target…

News January 18

Kroger, Albertsons Delay Merger Timeline to August as They Negotiate with Regulators

The planned $24.6 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons has faced pushback from federal regulators, state Attorneys General and labor unions practically from the moment it was first…

News January 18

The Reality of AI in Retail: Executives Break Down Opportunities, Challenges at NRF

The rumor that every NRF speaker was contractually obligated to mention artificial intelligence (AI) at least once per presentation is definitely untrue, but you’d be forgiven for thinking that was…

Features January 18
Uber is shutting alcohol delivery app Drizly.

Last Call for Drizly: Uber to Shut Down Alcohol Delivery App, Focus on Uber Eats

It’s closing time for alcohol delivery app Drizly: Uber, which acquired the company three years ago for $1.1 billion, has announced that it will shutter the service in March 2024,…

News January 18
Digital Brands Group plans to open 50 stores in the next several years.

Digital Brands Groups Moves into Physical Retail with Plans for 50 Stores

Digital Brands Group (DBG) — the parent company of a collection of digital-first lifestyle brands including Bailey 44, Harper & Jones and Sundry — will open its first physical store…

News January 18

The Power of Play: Using Gamification to Elevate Retail Apps

Mobile apps have become a critical customer engagement channel for retailers as they try to create and capture more value for, and from, their customers. It’s no surprise that industry…

Executive Viewpoints January 18
During the NRF Big Show, Drew Barrymore shared the lessons she has learned growing the Beautiful by Drew Brand, which is sold exclusively at Walmart.

How Drew Barrymore Embraces the Intersection of Accessibility, Affordability and Innovation

Actress, producer and TV personality Drew Barrymore can certainly afford premium kitchen and home items — and she often looks to them for her personal inspiration — but she shies…

Features January 17
The RealReal is incorporating Eon digital IDs to streamline its consignment process.

The RealReal Powers Up its Consignment Business with Digital ID Integration

Luxury resale marketplace The RealReal has partnered with digital ID platform Eon and joined its Eon Exchange, an ecosystem of integrated apps, partners and services. Through this integration, The RealReal hopes to…

News January 17

Ikea to Open 4 More ‘Plan and Order Point’ Stores in 2024

Ikea, which debuted its Plan and Order Point store format in Dallas in November 2023, will add four additional locations this year, with more to follow. Smaller than traditional Ikea…

News January 17
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