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Target Hires Hilton’s Mark Weinstein as Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer
Target has a new marketing chief, and he's coming from the hospitality industry rather than retail.
News September 14
From 75 Stores to 3,500: Inside My Better Batch’s Retail Growth
Featuring: Lindsay Hancock, founder of My Better Batch This episode is brought to you by Lightspeed. The baking aisle has been dominated by the same legacy brands for decades. But…
Podcasts September 14
Do Retailers Really Need a Chief AI Officer?
Following Kroger and Dollar General, Target has just appointed its first Chief AI Officer (CAIO). Two years ago this was a title that barely existed in the industry, and it’s…
Executive Viewpoints September 14
Holiday Has a Way of Finding the Cracks
Peak season has a way of exposing the store workarounds retailers tolerate all year. This holiday, the real test of store technology is whether it gives associates more ways to…
September 14
Kroger Focuses on Execution as Shoppers Remain Under Pressure
Kroger reported $34.6 billion in second-quarter sales and 5% adjusted EPS growth, a mixed result in a difficult consumer environment. CEO Greg Foran said the grocer is focusing on what…
News September 11
Why Shoppable Video Needs an Infrastructure-First Checkout Layer
Shoppable video will only scale when the commerce infrastructure behind it is as seamless, secure, and interoperable as the content experience itself.
Executive Viewpoints September 10
Chewy Builds Loyalty Amid Pet Market Pressure
Instead of banking on an industry turnaround, Chewy is deepening its customer relationships through Autoship and the Chewy+ loyalty program, expanding into pet healthcare with clinics and virtual care, and…
News September 9
The Vitamin Shoppe Appoints Kimberley Gardiner as EVP, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer
Gardiner, a veteran retail marketer who previously served as SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Tractor Supply, is taking on a newly expanded role overseeing brand, loyalty and digital strategy…
News September 9
Neighborhood Intelligence Calls Off Plan to Acquire F9 Brands
Formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond, Neighborhood Intelligence has terminated its planned acquisition of F9 Brands, owner of Cabinets To Go and Lumber Liquidators, citing unmet closing terms.
News September 8
Store Openings and Closures Slow in 2026 as Retailers Take Stock
Coresight Research data shows retailers are pulling back as uncertainty mounts in 2026 due to tariff pressure, cautious consumer spending and broader market uncertainty. Value-oriented players like dollar stores and…
Features September 8
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