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Barnes & Noble Workers in Illinois, NYC Win Union Contracts

Employees at a Barnes & Noble store in Bloomington, Ill. have ratified a new three-year contract under the…

News March 10
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How Retail can Turn the Tide on Associate Wellbeing

Retail workers are the face of the company. They are the people who interact with shoppers and provide…

Executive Viewpoints March 10
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Retailers’ Quest for Seamless Shopper Journeys Fuels Payment Modernization Projects

Even though more than half (56%) of retailers surveyed by KPMG completed a major payments modernization program within…

Features March 7
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Dollar Tree Hires Next Finance Chief

Dollar Tree has found its new Chief Financial Offer. Starting March 30, 2025, Stewart Glendinning will take the…

News March 6
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UPDATE: Joann Begins Closing Sales in 790 Locations

[Update as of March 6, 2025] Joann has officially started closing sales at all of its 790 locations…

News March 6
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The Story Behind Verizon’s Ambition to Become a ‘Local Community Brand’

Given its primary role as a telecommunications provider, it can be easy to overlook the fact that Verizon…

Features March 6
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Target Details Plans to Drive Over $15 Billion in Sales Growth by 2030

Target has ambitious plans to drive an additional $15 billion in sales growth by 2030. Key priorities include…

News March 5
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Why Royal Hawaiian Center Taps Local Lore to Enrich the Luxury Shopping Experience

The first thing you need to know about the Royal Hawaiian Center (RHC), the 310,000-square-foot mall in the…

Features March 5
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Starbucks Replaces Top Finance Exec in Latest C-Suite Shuffle

Starbucks has named Cathy Smith as its new CFO, replacing the departing Rachel Ruggeri in the latest leadership…

News March 4
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