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What to Expect and What to Wish for from Retailers this Holiday Season

Last holiday season would have marked a certain “post-pandemic” normalcy, but extreme excess inventory and inflation significantly impeded…

Executive Viewpoints September 18
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Grocery Delivery Competition Heats Up with Faster Service, Extended Hours

Several grocery retailers are capitalizing on new growth opportunities in the delivery arena by enhancing their services: Albertsons…

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Nordstrom Promotes 3 Long-Time Executives to New Merchandising, Stores Roles

Nordstrom, Inc. has announced a series of executive leadership appointments across its merchandising and store organizations, effective immediately,…

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Pacsun has outsourced its fulfillment capabilities to Cart.com to improve omnichannel customer experiences.

Pacsun Taps External Partner to Streamline U.S. Fulfillment

Like many retailers, Pacsun is focusing on efficiency — and that means getting products to customers as quickly…

News September 14
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Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

Until someone invents a Star Trek-style replicator (“Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.”) that delivers pretty much any item to…

Features September 14
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Target Partners with Philanthropic Jewelry Brand Kendra Scott

Target has entered a long-term partnership with Kendra Scott to launch an exclusive collection and dedicated shopping experience.…

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Is the Container Store Trying to be the Next Bed Bath & Beyond?

Seeking to support expansion into what it terms “strategic growth categories,” The Container Store has launched its “Uncontained”…

News September 12
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Toys ‘R’ Us Canada Opens 10 New Stores Including 2 Standalone Babies ‘R’ Us Locations

Toys ‘R’ Us Canada is in the process of opening 10 new locations across the country in time…

News September 11
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Alibaba Cloud Unit CEO Steps Down; Freshippo IPO Reportedly Delayed

Alibaba’s former Chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang has stepped down from his roles with the company. Zhang, who…

News September 11
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