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IKEA’s Biggest Franchisor Plans to Invest More Than $3 Billion in Omnichannel Store Push

Ingka Group, which operates 392 IKEA stores across 32 markets, will invest more than €3 billion ($3.16 billion)…

News May 10
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Retail Business Response Planning for Severe Weather Events

Taking a proactive approach in planning for and responding to severe weather volatility will help safeguard any business’s…

Executive Viewpoints May 10
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Self-Checkout Solution Provider Raises $62.5 Million

Mashgin, a self-checkout solution powered by AI and computer vision, has raised $62.5 million in Series B funding…

News May 9
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How Vans Transformed its Visual Merchandising with ‘Digital-First’ Processes

During the pandemic, many retail organizations embraced more agile, often digital ways of working. Corporate employees immediately felt…

Features May 9
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Home Depot Launches $150M VC Fund to Fuel Retail and Home Improvement Innovation

The Home Depot has introduced Home Depot Ventures, a $150 million venture capital fund designed for early-stage companies…

News May 5
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How Acoustic Solutions Can Enhance In-Person Shopping Experiences

It’s no secret that in-person shopping is a multi-sensory experience. How a retail space makes someone feel in…

Executive Viewpoints May 4
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Small Business Revenues are up, but New Challenges Emerge as Businesses Continue the Pandemic Comeback

Kabbage from American Express has been tracking recovery trends and the growth outlook of U.S. small businesses. Polling 563…

Executive Viewpoints May 2
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WSJ: Bed Bath & Beyond in Talks With Suitors For Potential Sale of buybuy BABY

Bed Bath & Beyond is exploring bids for buybuy BABY after an activist investor urged the retailer to…

News April 26

Report: Simon and Brookfield Make $8.6 Billion Bid for Kohl’s

Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management have reportedly made an offer to acquire Kohl’s in a deal…

News April 25
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