Store Operations

Kroger, ShopRite Tap Pharmacy Divisions to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine

Kroger and ShopRite will help administer the COVID-19 vaccine nationwide via their pharmacies and clinics, in partnership with the federal government and…

L Brands Selects Ascena Executive to Lead Bath & Body Works

As part of a raft of executive changes, Bath & Body Works parent company L Brands has named Julie Rosen its new…

Bass Pro Shop Parent Acquires Sportsman’s Warehouse

Great American Outdoors Group, parent company of Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and White River Marine Group, will acquire Sportsman’s Warehouse for $785…

Nike to Open 30 Stores in 2021, Continue Investing in Customer Outreach and Supply Chain

Nike plans to open 30 stores in the second half of 2021 as the retailer positions itself for long-term growth. Leaders discussed…

Walmart Offers Free At-Home Pickups for Online Product Returns

Seeking to minimize customers’ return complexities, Walmart has partnered with FedEx for at-home pickup of unwanted gifts or ill-fitting apparel. Customers can…

CNBC: Former Macy’s CEO Expects More Store Closures in 2021, Followed by New Openings

Former Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren told CNBC that retail store closures could continue into 2021 as disruption persists. While the holidays will…

Guitar Center Plans Bankruptcy Exit by Year End

Guitar Center will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by Dec. 31 under a plan that has been confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy…

Target Extends Pickup and Same-Day Delivery Deadlines to Christmas Eve

Procrastinators rejoice: Target has extended its same-day delivery and order pickup deadline to 5 pm on Dec. 24. The retailer also has…

Square Adds Shift Scheduling to its Team Management Suite

POS solution provider Square has launched Shift Scheduling, a scheduling tool designed to work seamlessly with Square’s Team Management and Payroll offerings….

NRF, Amazon Call on CDC to Include Retail Workers Among Early Vaccination Recipients

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is advocating for retail workers to be included among the early recipient groups for the COVID-19 vaccine….

Commerce Department Report: Retail Sales Decline 1.1% in November

U.S. retail sales fell 1.1% month-over-month to $546.5 billion in November 2020, according to data from the Commerce Department. The decline marks…

Navigating the Hurdles of Fitting Room and Clothing Disinfection Procedures

Shopping for clothing used to be a satisfying, carefree pastime. But the pandemic halted the act of shopping as we know it….

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Store Operations

Kroger, ShopRite Tap Pharmacy Divisions to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine

L Brands Selects Ascena Executive to Lead Bath & Body Works

Bass Pro Shop Parent Acquires Sportsman’s Warehouse

Nike to Open 30 Stores in 2021, Continue Investing in Customer Outreach and Supply Chain

Walmart Offers Free At-Home Pickups for Online Product Returns

CNBC: Former Macy’s CEO Expects More Store Closures in 2021, Followed by New Openings

Guitar Center Plans Bankruptcy Exit by Year End

Target Extends Pickup and Same-Day Delivery Deadlines to Christmas Eve

Square Adds Shift Scheduling to its Team Management Suite

NRF, Amazon Call on CDC to Include Retail Workers Among Early Vaccination Recipients

Commerce Department Report: Retail Sales Decline 1.1% in November

Navigating the Hurdles of Fitting Room and Clothing Disinfection Procedures

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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