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5 Lessons Online Merchandisers Can Learn From Leading Brick-and-Mortar Retailers

When it comes to online merchandising, there are plenty of subtle but effective in-store tactics that can be…

Executive Viewpoints November 5
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WSJ: Walmart Ends In-Store Robotics Partnership, Will Use Associates Instead

Walmart has reportedly ended its partnership with Bossa Nova Robotics, which had involved an effort to automate certain…

News November 4
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Sephora Enhances Employee Communications During COVID and Beyond

Perhaps one of the hardest-hit retail categories during the pandemic has been beauty, a vertical that has relied…

Features November 4
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#RIC20 Roundtable Recap: How Stores Can Still Amaze Shoppers

During the hustle of the 2020 Retail Innovation Conference (#RIC20), there may have been more sessions than you…

News November 3
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Dunkin’ Brands Acquired by Inspire Brands for $11.3 Billion

Inspire Brands will purchase Dunkin’ Brands, parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, in a transaction valued at approximately…

News November 3
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How Smaller Assortments, Lower Inventory Levels Can Maximize Post-COVID Success

Retailers, particularly those in the apparel, footwear and soft goods verticals, have an opportunity to turn the lemons…

Features November 3
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Report: Mall Owners CBL & Associates and PREIT File for Bankruptcy as Pandemic Pressure Continues

Mall owners CBL & Associates and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) have each filed for Chapter 11…

News November 2
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Chartwells Debuts Checkout-Free C-Store at University of Houston

The convenience store experience just got more convenient at Chartwells, a division of Compass Group that operates thousands…

Features November 2
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Report: Walmart Pulls Guns and Ammunition From Sales Floor, Citing ‘Civil Unrest’

Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from its sales floors due to isolated incidents of “civil unrest,” according…

News October 30
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