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Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit, Will Pay $60 Million in Customer Refunds

Instacart will refund $60 million to consumers to settle allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC had alleged that Instacart charged for membership in its paid Instacart+…

News December 22

Smarter and Faster: How Gen AI Is Already Changing In-Store Retail Operations

You walk into a large home improvement store looking for a washer assembly to fix your kitchen faucet (and, let’s be honest, a few tips from the staff on how…

Executive Viewpoints December 22

Starbucks Baristas Take Strike to Company’s Seattle HQ as Labor and Political Support Expands

Hundreds of members of the Starbucks Workers United union, who have been on strike since Nov. 13 as part of the Red Cup Rebellion over what the union claims are…

News December 19

Pacsun Plans to Open up to 35 New U.S. Stores by 2029

Youth-oriented retailer Pacsun will add to its U.S. store count for the first time in nearly two decades, with plans to add 20 to 35 brick-and-mortar locations over the next…

News December 19

The Connected Forecourt: How Fuel Retailers are Turning Stations into Shopping Destinations

Fuel and convenience retail is changing fast. The traditional forecourt is no longer just a place to fill up and leave; it’s evolving into a connected, customer-first retail hub that…

Executive Viewpoints December 19

Fanatics Expands Loyalty Program’s Earning and Spending Opportunities Beyond its Ecosystem

Global sports platform Fanatics has partnered with Pointsville to make FanCash — the “currency” of its Fanatics ONE loyalty program — more easily available for use in customized campaigns and…

News December 18
Build-A-Bear Brings its Characters to Life in New Animated Series

Build-A-Bear Brings its Characters to Life in New Animated Series

Build-A-Bear is launching an original animated series called KABU featuring familiar characters from its line of build-your-own plush toys. The series will debut Dec. 26, 2025 on the Build-A-Bear YouTube…

News December 18
Lululemon will enter 6 new markets in 2026

Lululemon to Expand to 6 New Markets as Hunt for New CEO Continues

Lululemon will enter six new markets in 2026 through its new franchise partnership model. The brand will launch in Greece, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Romania next year with partner Arion…

News December 18

Shipping Delays Have You Frantic? DoorDash Gift Sweepstakes Rides to the Rescue

DoorDash wants everyone to know that it delivers more than take-out food and groceries — a lot more. The platform is making that point with its Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes, a…

News December 18
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