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Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy.

Rite Aid Names New CEO as it Officially Enters Bankruptcy

Update 10/19/23 — Rite Aid plans to close 154 underperforming stores as part of its bankruptcy, according to new court filings, much lower than the 400 to 500 initially predicted.…

News October 16

Bed Bath & Beyond Marketing Head Steps Down

Angela Hsu, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Bed Bath & Beyond, has stepped down from her post. Dave Nielsen, President of the retailer formerly known as Overstock.com, will take over…

News October 16

Integrate Pricing, Promotions and Markdowns to Drive Profitability

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers (96%) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But…

Features October 16

3 Ways to Maximize Zero-Party Data Collection During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

In today’s hyper-competitive ecommerce landscape, data isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the most important weapon for success in your arsenal. However, as stringent consumer privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA…

Executive Viewpoints October 16

From Pop-up to Permanence: The Inside Scoop on the Museum of Ice Cream

Featuring: Manish Vora, Co-founder and CEO, Museum of Ice Cream Starting as a pop-up sensation, the Museum of Ice Cream quickly captured the hearts and minds of visitors. It also…

Podcasts October 16

1-800-Flowers Launches Corporate Gifting Platform

1-800-Flowers.com has introduced SmartGift for Business to help business customers manage corporate gifting programs, automate sends, create a recipient feedback loop and measure success with a customized, real-time analytics dashboard.…

News October 14
Sorel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Caribou shoe with a Brooklyn-based pop-up that immerses consumers in a vibrant orange world.

Sorel Paints Brooklyn Orange with New Pop-up

Footwear brand Sorel has collaborated with MG2 and The Lionesque Group on a Brooklyn-based pop-up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its. The anniversary celebration coincides with the release of…

News October 13
Party City has excited bankruptcy.

UPDATE: Party City Emerges from Bankruptcy with Most Stores Intact

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Sept. 7, 2023. Update from Oct. 13, 2023 — Party City has officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after eliminating nearly…

News October 13

Pet Supplies Plus Debuts Recycling Stations Chainwide

Pet Supplies Plus and sister retailer Wag N’ Wash have introduced in-store recycling stations for pet food packaging chainwide. Customers can drop off any brand of eligible empty plastic pet…

News October 13
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