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GNC to Begin Testing Drone Deliveries in Utah

GNC has partnered with autonomous delivery system Zipline to begin offering fully electric drone delivery in select markets in the U.S. Beginning in Salt Lake City this summer, GNC will work with Zipline to…

News June 28
DoorDash makes its biggest app update ever as it looks to serve all local commerce.

DoorDash Looks Beyond Restaurants to Become ‘The Local Commerce Company’

As it marks its 10-year anniversary, DoorDash is doubling down on its ambition to evolve beyond restaurant delivery to become “the local commerce company.” The delivery platform unveiled a series…

News June 28
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Under Armour Names Marriott Exec as Chief Customer Officer

Under Armour has named long-time Marriott executive Jim Dausch as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO), effective July 24, 2023. The retailer also has promoted Danny Miles to EVP, Chief…

News June 28

Casey’s Plans to Add 350 Stores, New Food Options in Three-Year Plan

Casey’s General Stores has announced a three-year strategic plan that will include opening 350 additional stores, expanding its selection of prepared and private label foods and ramping up its community…

News June 28
The right in-store technology can have a significant impact on store experiences, customer engagement and revenue. Experts in the retail design and technology realms share their perspectives on how brands and retailers can make the best technology decisions for their stores.

Matching Tech to New In-Store Experiences: 6 Steps to Success

Brands and retailers are navigating two conflicting realities when it comes to their in-store experiences: they know they must adapt their store experiences to new shopper expectations, but at the…

Features June 28

Chicago Escape: The Culture of Artistry Retail

Chicago has been nicknamed “The Second City.” However, it is at the top of the U.S. market when it comes to the funding of public art and the support of…

Executive Viewpoints June 28

Preparing Your Warehouse Operations for the Holiday Rush

We all know that the fourth quarter holiday season is the single most important sales period of the year for retailers. Nearly 40% of retail annual sales occur in the…

Executive Viewpoints June 28

Walmart Plans to Reach 80+ HIV-Focused Specialty Pharmacies by Year End

Earlier this month, Walmart opened 70 HIV-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOC) in locations across the country and the retailer plans to bring the total to over 80 locations…

News June 27
Spirit Halloween is planning to hire 40,000 workers this season.

Spirit Halloween Begins Hiring 40K Workers as it Readies Record Number of Seasonal Stores

Spirit Halloween is planning to open 1,500 temporary locations this fall across the U.S. and Canada — the most ever in the company’s 40-year history — and has begun the…

News June 27
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