Store Operations

American Eagle Plans up to 250 Store Closures, Looks to Aerie for Growth

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) were up today following the retailer’s 2021 investor meeting, where the company outlined plans to close…

What the ‘Next Normal’ in Consumer Behavior Means for the Hourly Economy

The Age of the Coronavirus has completely changed the way people shop for groceries and daily items. What used to be popping…

Southeastern Grocers Debuts IPO

Southeastern Grocers — parent company of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie — has launched an initial public offering of…

NRF 2021: High-Level Insights from Lowe’s, Chewy, Alibaba and Wayfair

Necessity forced the National Retail Federation Big Show from the physical world into the virtual one, but its reputation for insightful presentations…

Saving Shoppers from the Sea of Sameness

Picture yourself walking into a mattress store. Your hips and back hurt from your sagging mattress. You’re tired, you’re irritable — and…

GNC Partners With Girl Scouts to Sell Cookies Safely

GNC will host socially-distant cookie booths at select locations in support of Girl Scouts of the USA’s annual Girl Scout Cookie Program….

Staffing, Sanitizing and Storeside Pickup: Lessons from the 2020 Retail Holiday Season

Another retail holiday season has come and gone — and the 2020 season was unlike anything we’ve ever seen. New research from…

Petco IPO Puts Retailer’s Value at $6.4 Billion

Petco debuted its IPO at $26 per share on Jan. 14, 44% above its expected price of $18, according to CNBC. The…

Instacart Offers $25 Payments to Assist Workers Receiving COVID Vaccine

Instacart will support its shift leads, in-store shoppers and full-service shoppers through the COVID-19 Vaccine Support Stipend, which will offer $25 to…

The Most Important Retail Metrics to Leverage in 2021

The most successful retailers and ecommerce businesses track metrics to make better decisions on inventory, launch dates and cost of products. A…

Christopher & Banks Files for Chapter 11; Could Close All 450 Stores

Citing ongoing financial distress from the pandemic, specialty women’s apparel retailer Christopher & Banks has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the…

Dollar General Offers Compensation for Frontline Workers Receiving COVID-19 Vaccination

Dollar General will offer its frontline workers a one-time payment, equivalent to four hours of regular pay, after they receive the COVID-19…

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Store Operations

American Eagle Plans up to 250 Store Closures, Looks to Aerie for Growth

What the ‘Next Normal’ in Consumer Behavior Means for the Hourly Economy

Southeastern Grocers Debuts IPO

NRF 2021: High-Level Insights from Lowe’s, Chewy, Alibaba and Wayfair

Saving Shoppers from the Sea of Sameness

GNC Partners With Girl Scouts to Sell Cookies Safely

Staffing, Sanitizing and Storeside Pickup: Lessons from the 2020 Retail Holiday Season

Petco IPO Puts Retailer’s Value at $6.4 Billion

Instacart Offers $25 Payments to Assist Workers Receiving COVID Vaccine

Christopher & Banks Files for Chapter 11; Could Close All 450 Stores

Dollar General Offers Compensation for Frontline Workers Receiving COVID-19 Vaccination

State of the Store: Exclusive Insights into Retailers’ 2026 Brick-and-Mortar Plans

Ready Your Brand: Leveraging Composable Architecture and AI to Scale and Simplify Digital Content

The Next Era of AI: Combining Consumer, Associate and Workforce Management Tools for a Cohesive In-Store Experience

Accelerating Your Growth: Why Automating Tax andCompliance Solutions Are the “Hidden Heroes” of Expansion

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