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Brain Corp. Introduces End-to-End Inventory Management Solution
Brain Corp. and Google Cloud have launched BrainOS Inventory Insights, a proprietary solution that aims to deliver next-generation in-store inventory analytics to retailers. The platform is designed to be an…
News February 9
Walgreens to Host Summit Aimed at Boosting Diversity Among Suppliers
Walgreens will hold a Supplier Diversity Summit — a virtual showcase for diverse businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings — the week of March 28, in partnership with…
News February 8
CVS Deepens Primary Care Commitment with $10.6 Billion Oak Street Health Acquisition
CVS Health will acquire primary care provider Oak Street Health in an all-cash transaction at $39 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $10.6 billion. The combination is designed…
News February 8
Vitamin Shoppe Opens First All-New Franchise Location, Plans 12 More in 2023
The Vitamin Shoppe has opened the first of a planned dozen+ new franchise stores this year in Valparaiso, Ind. After announcing its ambitious franchising plans in May 2021, the retailer…
News February 8
DSW Parent Continues Push into Owned Brands with Acquisition of Keds
Designer Brands Inc. — parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company — is continuing to expand its roster of owned and exclusive brands with the acquisition…
News February 8
How Retailers Should Deal with Digital Advertising Inflation in 2023
The advertising industry is managing growing fears of inflation and an economic downturn as many top retail brand advertisers are dealing with the effects. For example, Snapchat lost 25% of…
Executive Viewpoints February 8
Why Argent’s Store Design Supports Community Events and 1:1 Styling Sessions
Following a pandemic-induced pause in its brick-and-mortar retailing, women’s workwear retailer Argent has opened a store in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood that brings community and commerce together with a combination of…
Features February 8
Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities
Shipt will reinforce its commitment to expanding food access and supporting local businesses with LadderUp, an accelerator program that will launch in five cities: Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Washington and Birmingham,…
News February 7
American Dream Again Misses $8.8 Million Loan Payment
The American Dream mall and entertainment complex failed to make a Feb. 1, 2023 $8.8 million debt service payment on municipal bonds sold to help finance the venture, due to…
News February 7
