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Kirkland’s has received a $12 million loan from global asset management firm Gordon Brothers to support its strategic repositioning efforts.

Kirkland’s Secures $12M Term Loan to Fund Strategic Pivot

Kirkland’s has received $12 million from a global asset management firm to support its strategic repositioning efforts. Gordon…

News February 1
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Transforming Retail Spaces for Today’s Generation of Shoppers

The mall is experiencing a resurgence, defying predictions of its demise. This retail renaissance is not just a…

Executive Viewpoints January 24
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Walmart will reportedly shut down its Store No. 8 innovation unit as the retailer seeks to cut costs and find new ways to develop and test new ideas.

Walmart Shutters Store No. 8 Innovation Incubator

Walmart will reportedly shut down its Store No. 8 innovation unit, according to the Wall Street Journal and…

News January 23
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40,000 retail execs gathered at the NRF Big Show to explore emerging trends, and how retail media, ESG and other trends can drive business innovation.

Seen and Heard at #NRF2024: 5 Trends from the Big Show

Over five days and a growing portfolio of on- and off-site events, the National Retail Federation brought together…

Features January 23
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CNBC's Courtney Reagan with Saks CEO Marc Metrick at the 2024 NRF Big Show.

CEOs of Saks, Barnes & Noble: Big Pivots Can Pay Off (as Long as They’re Customer-Focused)

Saks Fifth Avenue wasn’t always known by that name. As CEO Marc Metrick pointed out, in its early…

Features January 19
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Tech, Talent, and Partner Innovation is the Secret Sauce for Retailers to Stay Competitive

Put mildly, it has been a challenging few years for retailers. A historic pandemic with a double-whammy of…

Executive Viewpoints January 19
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During the NRF Big Show, Drew Barrymore shared the lessons she has learned growing the Beautiful by Drew Brand, which is sold exclusively at Walmart.

How Drew Barrymore Embraces the Intersection of Accessibility, Affordability and Innovation

Actress, producer and TV personality Drew Barrymore can certainly afford premium kitchen and home items — and she…

Features January 17
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AI has the potential to transform retail as we know it.

AI Isn’t Going Anywhere: How Retailers Plan to Deploy the Tech in 2024

Artificial intelligence dominated headlines and water cooler conversations in 2023, and 2024 is looking to be no different…

Features January 15
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Sam’s Club Deploys AI-Powered Computer Vision to Speed Payment Confirmation

Sam’s Club is piloting technology designed to address one of the retailer’s biggest customer pain points: waiting in…

News January 12
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