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Dollar General has named a new CEO to takeover in 2027.

Dollar General Names Ahold Delhaize Veteran to Succeed Todd Vasos as CEO

Dollar General has appointed Jerry “JJ” Fleeman Jr. to succeed Todd Vasos as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Vasos will continue to serve as CEO until that time, after which…

News March 24

How Everlane Plugged Fraudulent Returns Leaks, Saving more than $30K Per Month

Returns are a numbers game, and mostly the numbers don’t favor retailers, particularly ecommerce merchants. In October 2025 the National Retail Federation forecast a 15.8% return rate in 2025, totaling…

Features March 24

Unlocking Retail’s $100B+ Retail Media Opportunity

Retail media spending is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2027, representing one of the most significant revenue opportunities in retail history. Yet in my advisory work with retailers across…

Executive Viewpoints March 24

Costco to Open Standalone Gas Stations in California and Hawaii

Costco will open a 40-pump, 17,000-square-foot gas station in Mission Viejo, Calif. in June, according to USA Today and numerous media reports. It will be the warehouse club operator’s first…

News March 23
David Simon, the leader of Simon Property Group, has passed away at the age of 64.

Simon Property Group Founder and Chairman Passes Away, Son Eli Simon Appointed as CEO

David Simon, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of retail real estate juggernaut Simon Property Group, has passed away at the age of 64 after battling cancer. His son,…

News March 23
Betsey Johnson is returning to brick and mortar with a new pop-up hosted by Shopify.

Betsey Johnson Returns to Brick-and-Mortar with NYC Pop-Up Hosted by Shopify

It’s been a while since shoppers could visit the colorful, boisterous world of Y2K style icon Betsey Johnson in person, but that will change next weekend with the opening of a new…

News March 23

Puma to Debut AI-Powered Interactive In-Store Concierge

This spring at its flagship store in Las Vegas, Puma will introduce AI Store Concierge, a multilingual AI-powered assistant designed to give shoppers information about Puma Performance Running products as…

News March 23

Solving the Apparel Profit Crisis with Vertical AI

The fashion industry is a fickle business. Constantly changing aesthetic trends, volatile customer preferences and global economic shifts mean that staying relevant requires more than just a great garment and…

Executive Viewpoints March 23

Scaling With Soul: Beyond Yoga’s Playbook for Authentic Growth

Featuring: Katie Babineau, CMO, Beyond Yoga  In the crowded activewear market, Beyond Yoga has built its brand around something deeper than product: comfort, body inclusivity and the belief that wellness should feel…

Podcasts March 23
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank