King Kullen taps CitrusAd to boost online, in-store sales

February 15, 2022

King Kullen is deploying CitrusAd technology to drive its digital retail media and boost online and in-store sales for CPG suppliers.

Chewy launches a platform for pet expression

February 7, 2022

Chewy Inc. has launched "Chatty Pets," a campaign that puts a spotlight on pet personalities and allows pets to express innermost thoughts.

Macy’s store gets a snack kiosk

February 2, 2022

Macy's South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, is home to a Wetzel's Pretzels location, according to a press release.

University gets Black hair care product vending machine

February 1, 2022

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has become the latest location to have a hair care vending machine targeted at African Americans.

Retailers need to understand consumer sustainability preferences

January 31, 2022

Retailers need to get educated on consumer sustainability sentiment in order to adapt to consumer wants and needs, according to a First Insight report.

1-800-Flowers.com, Alice’s Table launch arranging experience for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2022

1-800-Flowers.com and Alice's Table are teaming up to offer shoppers a floral arranging experience in time for Valentine's Day.

7 Key Components of a Successful Digital Signage Program

A quick reference guide to create and maintain a successful digital signage program.

Five Below is making a home in Myrtle Beach, SC

January 28, 2022

Discount retailer Five Below is building a store in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina that will open sometime this winter, according to a MyrtleBeachOnline report.

Vera Bradley taps Impact Analytics for optimized decision making

January 24, 2022

American lifestyle brand Vera Bradley is partnering with Impact Analytics on a unified retail planning platform that will optimize decision making from…

A retail/hospitality challenge: Serving ‘digital natives’

January 21, 2022

Two experts from Zebra Technologies offer insight on how retail and hospitality decision makers can address the growing demand for omnichannel shopping.

Big Lots opening hundreds of stores in years ahead

January 18, 2022

Discount retailer Big Lots aims to open 500 stores in the next few years, with 50 popping up this year, and then launching about 80 locations on an ongoing…

J.C. Penney hires on 2 experts to drive digital strategy forward

January 17, 2022

Retailer J.C. Penney Co. has hired two technology leaders who will be focused on improving its digital strategy.

1-800-Flowers.com acquires Alice’s Table lifestyle operation

January 14, 2022

E-gift and floral retailer 1-800-Flowers.com has acquired Alice's Table, a lifestyle retailer that offers digital curated products as well as interactive live…

Rihanna launching physical retail stores in 5 cities

January 14, 2022

Pop star and luxury fashion retailer Rihanna is moving into the physical retail landscape by launching stores in five cities to sell her Savage X Fenty line.

Food Lion donates $130K to American Red Cross for tornado relief efforts

January 13, 2022

Supermarket chain Food Lion has donated $130,496.38 to the American Red Cross to help support tornado disaster relief efforts in the South and Midwest.

Caldor chain founder dies at 101

January 13, 2022

Carl Bennett, who along with his wife, Dorothy, founded the Caldor Discount Stores chain, has passed away at the age of 101.

Ikea hikes price in new year

January 11, 2022

It will cost a bit more to shop at Ikea in 2022 as the retailer is raising prices by an average of 9%.

Firewood vending machine restores lost sales due to pandemic

January 10, 2022

The Bong Naturalist Association has recovered the firewood sales it lost due to COVID-19 by installing a firewood vending machine, according to a Kenosha News…

NY luxury jeweler relocates to Florida

January 7, 2022

Luxury jeweler MISH, run by Mish Tworkowski for 30 years in Manhattan, New York is now doing business in Palm Beach, Florida.

Maternity apparel retailers opens concept stores in NYC, Chicago

January 4, 2022

A Pea in the Pod, a designer and specialty retailer of luxury maternity apparel and accessories, has opened two concept stores in Chicago and New York City…