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Dollar Tree Hires Next Finance Chief

Dollar Tree has found its new Chief Financial Offer. Starting March 30, 2025, Stewart Glendinning will take the role after initially joining…

The Home Depot Launches New Suite of Gen AI Tools for Customers

The Home Depot has unveiled Magic Apron, a proprietary suite of generative AI tools designed to help customers with their home improvement…

UPDATE: Joann Begins Closing Sales in 790 Locations

[Update as of March 6, 2025] Joann has officially started closing sales at all of its 790 locations nationwide, according to a…

The Story Behind Verizon’s Ambition to Become a ‘Local Community Brand’

Given its primary role as a telecommunications provider, it can be easy to overlook the fact that Verizon also is one of…

Combating Brand Impersonation in the Digital Age

In retail brand impersonation attacks, cybercriminals pose as trusted retailers or brands to deceive consumers into revealing sensitive information, making payments for…

Urban Outfitters Launches Exclusive Hanes ‘Heritage’ Collection

Urban Outfitters is collaborating with Hanes on an exclusive 28-piece collection of innerwear and apparel for men and women, providing a fresh…

David’s Bridal Taps Insider as New CEO to Support Brand Revitalization

David’s Bridal is putting Kelly Cook, its current President of Brand, Technology and Finance, into the CEO seat starting April 1. On…

Target Details Plans to Drive Over $15 Billion in Sales Growth by 2030

Target has ambitious plans to drive an additional $15 billion in sales growth by 2030. Key priorities include enhancements to its brick-and-mortar…

Google Adds New Vision Match, Try-On Capabilities to Shopping Experience

By tapping into its Shopping Graph, Google’s dataset of 45+ billion listings of products for sale across the web, the company is…

Why Royal Hawaiian Center Taps Local Lore to Enrich the Luxury Shopping Experience

The first thing you need to know about the Royal Hawaiian Center (RHC), the 310,000-square-foot mall in the heart of Oahu’s Waikiki,…

From Vacancy to Vitality: Rethinking Retail for the Next Generation

Retail centers have always been more than places to shop; they are part of our social infrastructure. At their best, they were…

Rising to the Challenge: The Future of Retail Media in a World With (or Without) Cookies

After years of teasing out the impending deprecation of third-party cookies, it turns out Google is keeping cookies after all. While marketers…

Starbucks Replaces Top Finance Exec in Latest C-Suite Shuffle

Starbucks has named Cathy Smith as its new CFO, replacing the departing Rachel Ruggeri in the latest leadership change at the coffee…

Lowe’s Awards $9 Million to Support Skilled Trades Training

Through its Lowe’s Foundation, Lowe’s has made nearly $9 million in Gable Grants to strengthen 15 nonprofits that are helping to prepare…

Ulta Brings Ultimate Beauty Fan Event to San Antonio

Ulta Beauty is activating its fandom by hosting a one-day-only immersive event experience in San Antonio. Aptly named Ulta Beauty World, the…

Lilysilk Opens First Concept Store in New York City

Lilysilk, a sustainable specialty brand of silk products, has opened its first concept store in New York City. Located in the heart…

Dr. Martens Picks AI-Powered Platform to Enhance Customer Identity Resolution Across Channels

Dr. Martens has selected the Amperity customer data cloud solution to support its global data and marketing operations strategy. The UK footwear…

How AI-Generated Digital Store Twins Help Lowe’s Optimize Layouts, Merchandising

When retailers discover that a particular product isn’t selling as well as it normally does, there are many potential explanations. Is there…

How Retailers Can Protect Margins and Customer Trust with Dynamic Pricing

Inflation and economic uncertainty have put pressure on retailers to find creative ways to protect margins while staying competitive. Dynamic pricing –…

Kroger CEO McMullen Resigns Following Board Investigation

Rodney McMullen, who began his career at Kroger as a part-time stock clerk in 1978 and has served as Chairman and CEO…

Canadian Adaptive Clothing Brand Selects Fulfillment Partner for U.S. Expansion

Silverts, a manufacturer of adaptive clothing for seniors and adults with disabilities, has selected Cart.com as its U.S. fulfillment partner. The apparel…

Skechers Brings ‘Performance’ Concept Store to Milan

A top destination for tourism with a footfall of 6,900 shoppers per hour, Corso Buenos Aires, a prominent shopping street in Milan,…

How Cozy Earth Uses Personalized Marketing to Cozy Up to Customers

The Cozy Earth brand aims to exude what its name implies — coziness. According to Chief Marketing Officer George Davis, the brand’s…

A Blueprint for Retail Cyber Resilience: Evolving Tactics for Today’s Digital World

In the highly competitive retail market, businesses are leveraging technology to strengthen brand loyalty and enhance consumer experiences in ways that only…