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Sun-Times: Walgreens to Lay Off 10% of Corporate Workforce

Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly planning to lay off 504 corporate employees, or approximately 10% of its corporate workforce, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Most of the layoffs will be…

News May 30

Genesco to Close 100+ Journeys Stores as it Focuses on Off-Mall Locations

Genesco expects to close more than 100 Journeys stores in fiscal 2024, more than its prior expectation of closing 60 stores, after the shoe retailer posted extremely poor results for…

News May 30
Inside the new Quick Six, Just Walk Out-enable store at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Amazon’s Cashierless Checkout Tech Makes Inroads at Events Venues

Amazon is continuing to expand the reach of its Just Walk Out (JWO) cashierless checkout tech with a particular focus on events-based venues. Two Six Flags theme parks will feature…

News May 30
Perry Ellis's new line of eco-denim made from recycled textile waste.

Perry Ellis Debuts ‘Eco Denim’ Line Made from Recycled Textile Waste

Perry Ellis is partnering with materials science firm Recover to create “eco denim” collections using low-impact recycled cotton fiber. The first Perry Ellis x Recover capsule collection launched with 10 styles…

News May 30
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Canadian Home Furnishings Retailer Bouclair Deploys New POS Solution

Bouclair has rolled out a new POS platform in its 54 stores across Canada. The PredictSpring solution includes both stationary and mobile POS applications along with clienteling, omnichannel commerce and…

News May 30
Back to school

The ABCs of a Successful Back-to-School Shopping Season

The back-to-school (BTS) season, which had traditionally been confined to August and early September, has been expanding as its boundaries have blurred. In 2022, a National Retail Federation/Prosper Insights and…

Features May 30

The Biggest Deals of the Year: How Retail Sales Events Have Grown into Loyalty Drivers

Consumers have no reason to pay full price for almost anything these days. Shoppers have gotten smarter about pricing strategies; they also have an arsenal of tools and options at…

Executive Viewpoints May 30

If You Want to Succeed in High-Heat Retail, Bake Fairness into the Experience

There have never been more barriers to the things we enjoy in life. Everything from limited edition sneakers to international stadium tour tickets have become seemingly unattainable. Consumers are often…

Executive Viewpoints May 29

Staying Human in a Robotic World: The Power of H2H Engagement

Featuring: Tony Drockton, Founder and Chief Cheerleader, Hammitt With the rise of always-on communication channels, it can be tempting to simply use automated technology to build connections with customers. But…

Podcasts May 29
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank