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Bass Pro Shop Parent Acquires Sportsman’s Warehouse
Great American Outdoors Group, parent company of Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and White River Marine Group, will acquire Sportsman’s Warehouse for $785 million in cash, according to The Street. The…
News December 23
New 2021 VAT Rules Will Simplify Filing, but Complicate Calculation
In 2021, businesses in the United States will face new VAT rules for selling to final consumers in Europe. While the changes are meant to help streamline the filing and…
Executive Viewpoints December 23
How Virtual Stores Bring the Joy of Discovery to Online Shopping
The joy of serendipitous discoveries that comes from shopping IRL has proven an elusive experience to replicate online — until now. The pandemic led to the launch of a gamut…
Features December 23
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
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
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