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Walmart Launches New Certification Program to Teach Advertisers About Retail Media Offerings

Walmart Connect, the retailer’s retail media arm, has launched a new certification program to help advertisers of all types and levels understand and adopt the company’s evolving suite of advertising…

News October 12
Walmart has onboarded Rina Hurst as the new VP of its Walmart GoLocal delivery service platform.

Walmart GoLocal Taps Shipt Exec as VP

Walmart has onboarded Rina Hurst as the new VP of its Walmart GoLocal delivery service platform. Hurst joins the retail giant from Shipt, where she served as Chief Business Officer…

News October 12
CVS CarePass members enjoy free same- or next-day delivery.

Fickle Consumers? CVS Prescribes its CarePass Paid Loyalty Program

When asked the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of CVS, chances are good that many people will say the receipts. The pharmacy chain’s comically long trail…

Features October 12

AI’s Rapid Growth Combined with Other Emerging Technologies Will Drive Greater Accessibility

Consumers are cautious and somewhat “on watch” when it comes to AI, but they know they’ll need to reconcile their reservations. According to Morning Consult, 52% of consumers are convinced…

Executive Viewpoints October 12
Saks Fifth Avenue store

New Holiday Campaign Brings More Dior Assortment to Saks Online Shoppers

Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with LVMH Group’s Christian Dior to create Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks, a holiday program that includes a Dior Pop-Up on Saks.com selling exclusive…

News October 11
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Walmart, Tesco, Unilever Campaign to Minimize Food Waste

The Consumer Goods Forum Food Waste Coalition of Action (FWCOA) has launched its #TooGoodToWaste initiative, a food loss and waste education project designed to spur faster progress in minimizing waste…

News October 11
Tim Wentworth, newly appointed CEO of Walgreens Boost Alliance.

Walgreens Boots Taps Healthcare Vet for CEO Post

A little over a month after the abrupt departure of CEO Rosalind Brewer, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named former Express Scripts CEO and Cigna executive Tim Wentworth to the…

News October 11
Showfields store

Showfields Files for Bankruptcy Protection as it Seeks to Reorganize

Showfields has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court, blaming the lingering effects of COVID-19 and inflexible lease agreements. The unique retailer,…

News October 11
Gem Shopping Network (GSN) uses fractional payments from SplitIt to make the purchase process more flexible for consumers buying high-ticket, fine jewelry.

How GSN Makes Buying Fine Jewelry Friction-Free and Fiscally Responsible

Fractional payments powered by SplitIt make buying fine jewelry from Gem Shopping Network easier for consumers.

Features October 11
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