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Should SHEIN Be Worried After House Members Call for SEC Action?
A group of bipartisan Congressional lawmakers has sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asking it to require Shein to certify that its products are not made…
Can Walmart Train Its Store Managers to Become Leaders?
Walmart has launched Manager Academy, a week-long training session to help store managers guide their teams.
Is Streaming TV Retail Media’s Next Growth Driver?
The advertising potential of streaming platforms has entered the hype cycle as Netflix and Disney+ recently rolled out ad-supported streaming tiers.
What Is Stew Leonard’s Legacy In Grocery?
Stew Leonard, who passed away last week at 93, could be the father of experiential grocery retailing.
Will Gap Cut Its Way to a Turnaround?
Gap Inc. is laying off 1,800 corporate workers in a restructuring that will make it more agile, according to the apparel retailer.
Will Big Lots and The Container Store Make Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons Work For Them?
Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond is no longer accepting its own coupons, but Big Lots and The Container Store are.
Is Uniqlo At The Beginning of Something Big in The U.S.?
Japanese fast-fashion retailer Uniqlo wants to become a more familiar fixture throughout the U.S.
Would/Should Kroger and Albertsons Sell Hundreds of Stores to Amazon?
Kroger and Albertsons plan to sell between 250 and 300 stores to get approval from the Federal Trade Commission on the proposed merger between the two supermarket giants.
Do Retailers Need to Have the AI Talk With Consumers?
A recent survey conducted by Forbes Advisor found 76 percent of U.S consumers were concerned with misinformation from AI tools such as Google Bard, ChatGPT and Bing Chat.
Will a Little Contingency Planning Go a Long Way for Retailers?
A Gartner survey of marketers found 81 percent have contingency plans to respond to disruptions, but just 21 percent follow through.
Why Hasn’t One-Click Checkout Gained Much Traction Beyond Amazon?
Research from Cornell University finds adding “one-click” checkout leads online shoppers to increase their website visits, purchase a broader range of merchandise and spend an average of 28.5 percent more…
Do Fewer SKUs Add Up to Better Prices at Thrive Market?
As prices at the grocery shelf remain high nationwide, one e-grocer says that its method for managing inventory has allowed it to keep its prices relatively low while maintaining its…
Will AI-Powered Search + Short-Form Videos + Satisfaction Guarantee = Big Things For Yelp?
Yelp is making some “significant” changes. Three to be specific.
Will The ‘Mother of All Savings Memberships’ Grow Walmart+’s Numbers?
Mother’s Day is a big deal at Walmart and the chain is celebrating the 2023 holiday by giving away up to 20,000 one-year Walmart+ memberships to new moms during May.
Do Malls Need Curfews For Minors?
Garden State Plaza, the second largest mall in New Jersey, has become the latest shopping center to restrict access by minors due to unruly behavior.
Is Barnes & Noble’s Membership Upgrade Worth $40?
The new Barnes & Noble paid membership tier, now called Premium Membership, costs $39.99, up from $25 under the previous plan.
Who Wins From Bed Bath & Beyond’s Bankruptcy?
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. yesterday said that it had filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 to wind down its business and seek a sale of its assets.
Should Wegmans Fire Its Baristas?
Wegmans is testing the closure of its full-service Buzz Coffee Shops in favor of self-service coffee stations at select stores in Rochester, NY, as remote working has led to reduced…
Should Amazon Have Ended AmazonSmile?
Amazon.com’s recent move to end its AmazonSmile charity donation program saw many beneficiaries frowning on social media.
How Much Growth Will Ikea’s $2.2+ Billion Omnichannel Investment Get It?
IKEA plans to spend over $2.2 billion over the next three years to support its omnichannel growth strategy in the U.S.
What Are The Keys To Empathetic Leadership?
An Ernst & Young (EY) survey finds 86 percent of employees believe empathetic leadership boosts morale and 87 percent see empathy as essential to fostering an inclusive environment.
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