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CVS Teamsters Serving Mid-Atlantic Region Vote to Authorize Strike

More than 500 drivers and warehouse workers at the CVS distribution center in Fredericksburg, Va. have authorized a…

News April 16
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Wedding Gowns and Cappuccinos: How David’s Bridal and Starbucks are Reshaping Shopper Journeys with AI

Two very different shopper journeys — selecting a wedding dress and buying that all-important cup of coffee —…

News April 15
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Starbucks Adds Performance Incentives for Hourly Workers

Starbucks will add a shot of motivation for its hourly workers when it rolls out a new incentive…

News April 2
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Global Consumers are Rewriting the Retail Design Playbook

Retailers have poured years of work into creating bigger, flashier, more immersive in-store experiences — but today’s consumers…

Executive Viewpoints March 12
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Starbucks Revamps Loyalty Program, Plans to Open 400 Net-New U.S. Stores in 2028

Starbucks will relaunch its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program on March 10, creating a three-tiered structure — Green, Gold…

News January 30
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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…

News December 19
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Month-Long Starbucks Barista Strike Grows to 130 Cities

[Update as of Dec. 11, 2025] The Red Cup Rebellion, an ongoing strike by baristas organized by the…

News December 11
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ADA’s 35th Anniversary: An Ideal Time for Retailers to Renew Commitment to Physical Accessibility

With consumers moving more of their daily activities online (like shopping), website accessibility lawsuits have been splashed across…

Executive Viewpoints November 21
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Whole Foods Expands Surplus Food ‘Surprise Bag’ Categories

Whole Foods Market has added seven new categories to its “Surprise Bag” offerings of surplus food in the…

News November 13
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