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NYC’s First City-Owned Grocery Store to Open in 2029 as Mamdani Stresses Affordability
New York City will open the first of five promised subsidized grocery stores in the Manhattan neighborhood of East Harlem by 2029. Mayor Zohran Mamdani had promised one store in…
News April 14
Albertsons Settles National Opioid Claims for $774 Million
Albertsons Companies has reached a $774 million settlement framework for resolving substantially all opioid-related claims brought against it by state, local and tribal governments across the country. Other pharmacy retailers…
News April 14
Instacart Accelerates International Growth with Acquisition of Instaleap
Instacart has acquired Instaleap — an enablement and fulfillment solutions services platform for grocers — in a bid to expand the global reach of its enterprise offerings. Instaleap’s technology solutions,…
News April 14
Retail’s Marketplace Boom Comes With a Hidden Risk
Online marketplaces are becoming a sleeping giant in the retail industry, particularly as more traditional omnichannel retailers develop their own third-party-powered marketplace engines. Of course, the likes of Amazon, Alibaba…
Executive Viewpoints April 14
Etsy’s Head of Global Merchandising on AI-Driven Curation
With more than 120 million listings and millions of active sellers, Etsy faces one of the most complex curation challenges in retail. Surfacing the right products to the right shoppers…
Features April 14
Dollar General Turns up the Volume by Expanding In-Store Audio Network to 6,000 Stores
Dollar General will roll out an AI-enabled in-store audio network to approximately 6,000 stores in 48 states during its Q2 2026, which ends in July 2026. The rollout, in partnership…
News April 13
Gymshark Dives into Gym Ownership with Planned Miami Location
Weightlifting community and apparel brand Gymshark has seen impressive growth since its 2012 founding, now counting 20 million members across 230 countries. However, what Gymshark hasn’t had until now is…
News April 13
Pacsun Stores to Showcase Secondhand Selection Alongside New Inventory
Pacsun is bringing its curated resale concept, PS Vintage, which debuted in late 2025, to 16 of its stores as part of the brand’s continued investment in physical retail. Pacsun’s…
News April 13
Rethinking Payments for Subscription and Digital Commerce in 2026
The digital goods and services industry is navigating a period of significant transformation. From entertainment platforms to streaming services and subscription-based businesses, companies face pressure to refine their payment strategies…
Executive Viewpoints April 13
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