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Nike to Open 30 Stores in 2021, Continue Investing in Customer Outreach and Supply Chain

Nike plans to open 30 stores in the second half of 2021 as the retailer positions itself for long-term growth. Leaders discussed their plans for the business, including growing its…

News December 22

Walmart Offers Free At-Home Pickups for Online Product Returns

Seeking to minimize customers’ return complexities, Walmart has partnered with FedEx for at-home pickup of unwanted gifts or ill-fitting apparel. Customers can schedule returns via the new Carrier Pickup by…

News December 22

CNBC: Former Macy’s CEO Expects More Store Closures in 2021, Followed by New Openings

Former Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren told CNBC that retail store closures could continue into 2021 as disruption persists. While the holidays will remain a bright spot in an otherwise difficult…

News December 22

Walgreens, the Media Network

We preach not to put people in boxes, and it seems companies are keen for this to be extended to them also. Amazon is the most obvious example, evolving from…

Executive Viewpoints December 22

Podcast: What’s Driving the Future of Omnichannel?

Nikki Baird has spent her career helping retailers bring their big ideas to life. Whether she’s part of an executive team, trusted analyst firm or VP of Innovation at Aptos, she has…

Executive Viewpoints December 21
RTP 2020 In Review

2020 In Review: Looking Beyond COVID To Track 5 Trends With Staying Power

2020 In Review Looking Beyond COVID To Track 5 Trends With Staying Power 2020 was a year when the hyperbole that journalists are always tempted to use actually rang true.…

Resources December 21

Guitar Center Plans Bankruptcy Exit by Year End

Guitar Center will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by Dec. 31 under a plan that has been confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The…

News December 21

Poshmark Goes Public: Reseller Plans to List on Nasdaq Under POSH

Poshmark has filed for an initial public offering on Nasdaq under the symbol POSH, according to a filing with the SEC. The reseller, which first announced the plans in late…

News December 21

Target Extends Pickup and Same-Day Delivery Deadlines to Christmas Eve

Procrastinators rejoice: Target has extended its same-day delivery and order pickup deadline to 5 pm on Dec. 24. The retailer also has added nearly 8,000 new Drive Up pickup spaces…

News December 21
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