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Advance Auto Parts to Shutter 523 Stores, Exit 204 Independent Locations

[Update as of Jan. 21, 2025] Hilco Real Estate will manage the disposition of more than 200 leased…

News January 21
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The Waste Management Challenge of the Holiday Season

The holiday season brings a surge in shopping, both in-store and online. From mountains of packaging to returned…

Executive Viewpoints January 20
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Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers

Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. As part of the…

News January 17
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Exclusive Q&A: B2B Cruise Retail Player Comes Ashore to Support Resort-Based Luxury

Stacy Shaw wants to make it very clear that Starboard Group is specifically in the business of vacation…

Features January 17
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AI Successes from L’Oréal, Lowe’s and Walmart Bring Context to the AI Conversation

Artificial intelligence has, not unsurprisingly, been a headline topic at the NRF Big Show, and NVIDIA is undoubtedly…

Features January 13
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2025 Trends: AI Continues its Rise, Tariffs’ Uncertain Impact, Circular Commerce Blossoms

[Editor’s note: I sat down with the folks at PAN, our co-host for an exclusive event that will…

Editor's Perspective January 9
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JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

JCPenney and SPARC Group, which holds a portfolio of brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand…

News January 9
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In 2025, Changing Consumer Demand will Reshape the Supply Chain

According to Gartner, more than three-quarters of supply chain leaders are being asked to improve their customer experience…

Executive Viewpoints January 8
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Returns Fraud: Identifying and Addressing a Growing Threat

With the holiday season out of the way, next to come is a wave of returns that will…

Executive Viewpoints January 7
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