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Kroger has added 350 ev charging stations at locations across the U.S. with more to come.

Kroger Rolls Out Hundreds of EV Charging Stations Across U.S.

The Kroger Co. has installed more than 350 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at locations across the country, with plans to add more by the end of this year. Charger installations…

News June 21

Reports: First Apple Store Successfully Unionizes; Starbucks Allegedly Closes Unionized Store in Retaliation

It’s a good news-bad news situation for retail unionization efforts. Apple reportedly experienced its first successful union vote, at a store in Towson, Md., according to The Washington Post. However,…

News June 21

Wrestling With Hiring Issues? Don’t Tap Out; try Untapped Labor Pools

If you’re feeling the pain of summer staffing woes, you’re not alone. The pandemic and ensuing “great reshuffle” has left untold franchises across the U.S. searching for new ways to…

Executive Viewpoints June 21
Amazon Style’s Digitally Powered Brick-and-Mortar Experience Blends Human Touch With AI Sales Support

Amazon Style’s Digitally Powered Brick-and-Mortar Experience Blends Human Touch With AI Sales Support

Before the May 25, 2022 grand opening of Amazon Style — the retailer’s initial venture into fashion brick-and-mortar retail — some thought the Los Angeles space at the Americana at…

Features June 21

How Retail Managers Can Advocate for Their Employees

As a manager, you know that your team is your biggest asset. After all, you can’t succeed unless they do. Unfortunately, sometimes managers find themselves tongue-tied when it comes to…

Executive Viewpoints June 20

Retail in the Metaverse

The world has entered the next frontier of a commerce technological revolution. Move over real life; the metaverse is here. Welcome to the Metaverse Brands are beginning to utilize the metaverse…

Executive Viewpoints June 20

Can Digital Twins Solve Retail’s Fit Problem?

Featuring: Haniff Brown, FIT:MATCH Fit is a leading cause for product returns. And as consumers shop more online and via their mobile device, they want to ensure they’re selecting the…

Podcasts June 20
New shoppable ads on Roku will allow consumers to purchase products at Walmart from their TV

Walmart and Roku Team Up to Take on TV Commerce

Walmart and Roku have announced a new partnership “to make TV streaming the next ecommerce shopping destination.” The new deal will push the boundaries of the burgeoning realm of “TV…

News June 17
Artist rendering of Product Guru's planned pop-up concept store POP

Product Guru Plans Series of Pop-Up Concept Stores to Connect Emerging Brands with UK Retailers

B2B brand discovery platform Product Guru is bringing its online service — which connects brands and retailers — to the real world, with plans for a series of temporary concept…

News June 17
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