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Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 will increase by 3.7% to 4.2% over the…

Starbucks Barista Union Authorizes Strikes Starting on Red Cup Day

[Editor’s note: this story has been updated to include comments from Starbucks.] The Starbucks Workers United union has authorized unfair labor practice…

Wayfair to Test Smaller Store Format with First Ohio Location

With four large-format store openings in the pipeline, Wayfair is now planning to test a smaller-format location with its new Columbus, Ohio…

The ‘Polar Opposite of Fast Fashion’: Topdrawer’s Stores Showcase Products Made to Last

Lots of retailers try to “localize” their brick-and-mortar stores to reflect and represent the town or city in which they reside, but…

Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Limiting Risk Exposure in North American Supply Chains Amid Tariff and Onshoring Discussions

As companies adjust their supply chains to navigate geopolitical tensions, tariffs and disruptions, many are moving sourcing closer to home. That doesn’t…

Instacart Debuts AI Grocery Suite, Powers Customer-Facing Agentic Tech for Kroger

Instacart has introduced a suite of AI solutions specifically designed for the complexities of grocery retailing, featuring a white-label customer-facing agentic AI-powered…

Western-Wear Retailer Boosts In-Stock Rates 2% in Pilot of AI-Powered Allocation Solution

Tecovas, the Austin, Texas-based Western wear apparel and cowboy boot retailer, will deploy AI-powered allocation and replenishment solutions across its 30+ stores,…

Urban Outfitters Plans 10 New Stores in Gen Z-Friendly Format

Urban Outfitters will open three stores in a new format designed to appeal to Gen Z shoppers by the end of 2025,…

More Retailers Step Up as SNAP Cutoff Deadline Looms

[Update as of Oct. 31, 2025] More retailers and service providers are stepping up with programs to help the estimated 40 million…

Pet Supplies Plus Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery

Pet Supplies Plus has partnered with Instacart for deliveries in as fast as one hour from its 700+ stores across the country….

Yodel-ay-ee-oh! Target to Transform All Stores to Alpine Villages for Holiday 2025

Target is betting big on in-store experiences this holiday season, including turning its nearly 2,000 stores into Alpine Villages filled with festive…

JCPenney Holiday Campaign Stresses ‘Thoughtful’ Frugality

Recognizing that many consumers are tightening their belts while still wanting to show their generosity this holiday season, JCPenney is centering its…

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Store Operations

Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season

Starbucks Barista Union Authorizes Strikes Starting on Red Cup Day

Wayfair to Test Smaller Store Format with First Ohio Location

The ‘Polar Opposite of Fast Fashion’: Topdrawer’s Stores Showcase Products Made to Last

Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Limiting Risk Exposure in North American Supply Chains Amid Tariff and Onshoring Discussions

Instacart Debuts AI Grocery Suite, Powers Customer-Facing Agentic Tech for Kroger

Western-Wear Retailer Boosts In-Stock Rates 2% in Pilot of AI-Powered Allocation Solution

Urban Outfitters Plans 10 New Stores in Gen Z-Friendly Format

More Retailers Step Up as SNAP Cutoff Deadline Looms

Pet Supplies Plus Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery

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