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REI Sustainability Efforts: From Local Renewable Energy to Greater Use of Recycled Raw Materials

REI Co-op has provided a report card on its sustainability efforts in 2025, including support for local clean…

News January 2
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Ahold Delhaize to Close 6 Centralized DCs as Store-Based Fulfillment Flourishes

By the end of Q1 2026, Ahold Delhaize USA will shutter a centralized ecommerce fulfillment center in Manassas,…

News January 2
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Ambient IoT: The Data Layer Brick-and-Mortar Retail has been Waiting for

Walk into a modern apparel store and the difference from a decade ago is striking. Instead of walls…

Executive Viewpoints January 2
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DoorDash-ChatGPT Integration Combines Recipe Inspiration with Practical Grocery Lists

DoorDash is the latest platform to enable key elements of the shopping journey within ChatGPT consumer sessions, via…

News December 26
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AI for Retailers: Unlocking the Power and Promise of Emerging Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the transformation of physical retail environments. In-person shopping continues to command the largest…

Executive Viewpoints December 26
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Longtime 7-Eleven CEO Retires as Retailer Preps for Ambitious North America Growth

As 7-Eleven, Inc (SEI) prepares for significant expansion of its store fleet in North America, the retailer also…

News December 23
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Barnes & Noble Plans 60 New Stores in 2026

Barnes & Noble will open 60 new stores next year, adding to the dozens of locations the bookseller…

News December 23
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Zales Opens 4 Stores in New Format, Plans 2 More in 2026

Jewelry retailer Zales has opened four stores in its new “The Edit” format, with plans to open two…

News December 22
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Smarter and Faster: How Gen AI Is Already Changing In-Store Retail Operations

You walk into a large home improvement store looking for a washer assembly to fix your kitchen faucet…

Executive Viewpoints December 22
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