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Macy’s CEO: COVID Resurgence Could Require Temporary Store Reclosures

COVID-19 cases spiking in communities across the U.S. could force Macy’s, and presumably other brick-and-mortar retailers, to temporarily reclose stores, said Macy’s…

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 from COVID-19 into lemonade,…

Report: A Price Cut Could Resurrect LVMH Acquisition of Tiffany

The troubled $16.2 billion acquisition of Tiffany by global luxury giant LVMH, which has devolved into suits, countersuits and threats, could still…

With COVID Demanding Speed, Walgreens Boosts Airborne Drone Deliveries 5X

Walgreens really exemplifies the RIC20 theme of “The Big Acceleration.” “With COVID, projects that would have taken months were suddenly being developed…

Hudson Uses COVID Shutdown to Shave 5 Months off Transaction Platform Deployment

At the beginning of 2020, Hudson kicked off its deployment of the Flooid platform to provide a new backbone for all transactions…

Walmart Unveils Reimagined Store Design Emphasizing Digital Shopping Experience

Walmart has unveiled a reimagined store design, with a new look and feel that focuses on a digitally enabled shopping experience. Developed…

Finnish Grocer Pilots Autonomous Robots for Delivery

Last Mile Autonomous Delivery (LMAD), a startup launched by EIT Digital, has developed a software platform to operate multiple types of autonomous delivery…

#RSP20 Webinars Offer Guide for Growth in the New Retail Reality

Retailers seeking guidance as they look ahead to an uncertain Q4 will find plenty of solid, practical advice in the 2020 Retail…

The Need for Delivery Speed Drives Holiday Hiring

Seasonal hiring provides a window into retailers’ priorities, and 2020 demonstrates both the COVID-19-powered growth in ecommerce and the need to operate…

Party City Plans Just 25 Halloween Pop-Ups For 2020

Party City is hiring 20,000 temporary workers for the holiday season — 80% of its 25,000 seasonal hires in 2019 — even…

How Donating Masks Created A New Product Category For WestPoint Home

Growth can be a challenge, particularly when there’s new leadership at a company with brands that date back as far as two…

Kroger, Party City And ThirdLove Execs Join Retail Innovation Conference Agenda

The Retail Innovation Conference has added a multitude of seasoned retail executives and changemakers to the agenda for its first-ever online experience….

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