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NRF 2021: How rue21 and O’Reilly Auto use Measurable, Bite-Size Training to Support Frontline Workers

Frontline employees were thrust into the spotlight by the unique conditions of the coronavirus pandemic — in large part due to their vital roles in omnichannel fulfillment and maintaining safety…

Features February 5

L Brands Names New Victoria’s Secret President, Reiterates Spinoff Plans

L Brands, parent company of Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret, has promoted Martin Waters to CEO of the latter retailer. Waters, who joined L Brands in 2008 as…

News February 4

Lowe’s Promo Offers ‘Night of Lowemance’ for Valentine’s Day

Champagne. Chocolate. Flowers. Sheet rock? In an attempt to prove that romance can flourish no matter the surroundings, Lowe’s has launched a special promotion for a unique Valentine’s Day experience…

News February 4
Men's Wearhouse Next Gen

Men’s Wearhouse Expands Next-Gen Design Concept to 2 Stores

Men’s Wearhouse is doubling down on offering an omnichannel experience in a brick-and-mortar environment with the opening of two newly redesigned Next-Gen stores, in Shenandoah, Texas — which debuted in…

News February 4

Amazon Begins Expanding Electric Van Program, Provides Update on Packaging Reduction

Amazon is seeing returns on its sustainability investments, particularly for its electric delivery van pilot and machine learning (ML)-powered reductions in packaging weight. These initiatives are part of Amazon’s commitment…

News February 4

Onitsuka Opens U.S. Flagship in New York

Japanese footwear brand Onitsuka Tiger has opened its second U.S. location, a flagship store in New York’s SoHo neighborhood that will exclusively carry the brand’s luxury line, THE ONITSUKA. Conceived…

News February 4

Mercatus Adds EBT Payments to its Integrated Commerce Platform

Mercatus has launched SNAP EBT Online, an integration-ready ordering and checkout capability that allows U.S. grocers in eligible states to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)…

News February 4

Bluecore Combs Through Browsing Data to Target Shoppers on the Right Channels

Multi-channel marketing technology company Bluecore has released Bluecore Advertise, the first of the solution provider’s product lines to operate outside of retailers’ owned and ecommerce shopping channels. Bluecore Advertise combines…

News February 4

How to Protect Your Supply Chain From Cyberattack

Cyberthreats evolve constantly, but one rule endures: hackers will never break down your front door if they can get in through an open window. Most retailers are keenly aware that…

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