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Wawa Unveils New Store Design, Brick-and-Mortar Expansion Plans
Convenience store chain Wawa has unveiled its first “next generation” store design, in Henrico, Va., to showcase the company’s focus on designing for efficiency, and has revealed more details on…
News September 28Sycamore Partners Acquires Chico’s for $1 Billion
VC firm Sycamore Partners will purchase Chico’s FAS for $1 billion in a deal that will take the apparel retailer private. Shareholders will receive $7.60 per share in cash, representing…
News September 28What Shifts in Online Search Behavior Really Mean for Brands
We’ve all heard the stat — more shopping searches now start on sites like Amazon or TikTok than on traditional search engines. While the truth is a bit more nuanced,…
Features September 28Give the Gift of a Hyper-Personalized Shopping Experience this Holiday Season
The continued advancement of retail technology and ecommerce have set new standards for a quality online shopping experience. Todays’ customers expect seamless omnichannel shopping experiences that are highly personalized. In…
Executive Viewpoints September 28New Balance
New Balance’s new London store is the latest to embrace the brand’s overarching concept: “built to put people, not products, at the center of the consumer experience.” Located in the…
News September 27Shopify Invests in Wholesale Marketplace Faire, Expands Reach into B2B Ecommerce
Shopify has taken a stake in the B2B retail marketplace Faire and is establishing Faire as the recommended wholesale marketplace for its millions of global merchants through a deeper integration…
News September 27Citing Theft and Safety Issues, Target Closes 9 Stores in 4 States
Target will close nine stores in four cities on Oct. 21, 2023, saying theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of its customers and associates and “contributing to…
News September 27Simon Properties Brings More Delivery and Returns Capabilities to Tenants
Simon Properties is partnering with Dropit to bring omnichannel inventory management and fulfillment capabilities to its facilities. Retailers at Simon Properties will now be able to leverage Dropit’s full suite…
News September 27Ralph Lauren Opens First Canada Store, Eyes Digital and Brick-and-Mortar Growth
Ralph Lauren has opened its first store in Canada, part of a broader expansion strategy that will include additional brick-and-mortar locations in the country and a dedicated digital commerce operation.…
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