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Amazon Invests $4 Billion in AI Company Anthropic

Amazon will invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic and gain a minority ownership position in the company, part of a deal that will have Amazon Web Services (AWS) become…

News September 25
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Can Nearshoring Prevent the Next Supply Chain Crisis?

Just as you don’t start worrying about your hot water heater’s performance until you get shocked by an icy-cold shower, most of us — even inside the retail industry —…

Features September 25

Is Retail Media Like Eating the Forbidden Fruit?

There will be no religious talk in this article, but I will pose a challenging question. Is the shiny new toy of retail media everything the market has made it…

Executive Viewpoints September 25

Substance and Simplicity: Exploring Hanna Andersson’s Commitment to Trust, Community & Sustainability

Featuring: Callie Canfield, Chief Brand Officer, Hanna Andersson To its community of loyal customers, Hanna Andersson is so much more than just a children’s clothing company. It’s a trusted brand…

Podcasts September 25
Amazon will bring advertising to Prime Video beginning in 2024.

Ads Coming to Prime Video in 2024, but Amazon Promises ‘Meaningfully Fewer’ than on Other Streamers

Amazon is following the lead of nearly every other streaming service — including Disney+, Netflix and HBO’s Max — in announcing that it will begin running ads on its programming…

News September 22
Walmart is adding commerce features to its House Flip mobile game.

Walmart: Virtual Worlds Offer Chance to ‘Experiment with a New Type of Commerce’

Walmart is actively pursuing what it sees as the “future of retail” in gaming environments. The company shared details about a number of current initiatives — including plans to introduce…

News September 22
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Staples Adds Uber Eats Delivery Option for School and Office Supplies

Staples has partnered with Uber Eats to make school and office supplies available for scheduled or on-demand delivery from its stores across the country. Members of the Uber One loyalty…

News September 22
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Kroger Promises More Local Products on Shelves Post-Merger

Kroger will boost the number of local products on its shelves by 10% following the supermarket giant’s planned merger with Albertsons, which is expected to close in early 2024. The…

News September 22
Foot Locker has opened its new community-focused store in Chicago, which will include a rolling calendar of local programming and events to engage the community.

Foot Locker Continues Shift to Community Stores with New Chicago Location

Foot Locker has opened its new community-focused store at the Chatham Ridge Shopping Center in Chicago. The exterior of the store is adorned with a mural titled Love Yours that…

News September 22
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