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Robotics Provider Creates Academy for Training Retail Associates and Support Vendors

Alert Innovation will launch a training and career development organization focused on its Alphabot robotics solution, offering interactive…

News May 19
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Amazon Rolls Out Sweeping Safety Initiative as it Aims to Become ‘Earth’s Safest Place to Work’

Amazon has announced plans to roll out a far-reaching worker safety program called WorkingWell across its U.S. operations…

News May 19
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Walmart, Home Depot and Macy’s Report Strong Q1 Results as Retail Industry Turns Optimistic

Retailers across the spectrum posted exceptional results in the latest quarter as U.S. consumers continued shopping online at…

News May 18
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Accenture Study: ‘Infrequent’ Ecommerce Shoppers Boosted Online Purchases 343% due to COVID

COVID-19 undoubtedly convinced a large number of ecommerce “virgins” to make their very first online purchase, but it’s…

Features May 18
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Walmart, Target and Other Retailers Relax Mask Requirements for Shoppers

UPDATE: CVS Pharmacy will also allow fully-vaccinated shoppers in-store without a mask as allowed by state and local…

News May 17
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7 Hurricane Preparedness Tips Retailers Should Know

Hurricane season officially begins June 1, 2021, and experts are predicting an active season in North America. The…

News May 14
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Bed Bath & Beyond Hires JCPenney Veteran to Oversee Home Categories

Bed Bath & Beyond has named Stacey Shively as SVP and General Merchandise Manager for Home, effective May…

News May 14
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Apollo Sells Smart & Final to Bodega Latina for $620M

Bodega Latina — a subsidiary of Grupo Comercial Chedraui (GCC) — has agreed to acquire grocery chain Smart…

News May 14
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Ralph Lauren Trims Brand Portfolio with Club Monaco Sale

Ralph Lauren is selling its Club Monaco brand to global private equity firm Regent LP as the retailer…

News May 14
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