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…

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…

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…

Carters deploys Nedap Retail tech to boost inventory accuracy, drive omnichannel growth

January 14, 2022

Carters, a clothing brand focused on babies and young children, has deployed Nedap Retail's ID Cloud platform in its U.S. retail store fleet.

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.

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%.

Pet Supplies Plus celebrates 600th store opening

December 22, 2021

Pet Supplies Plus is celebrating its 600th grand opening with a store launch in Gresham, Oregon.

Wayfair launching 3 physical storefronts in 2022

December 9, 2021

Wayfair plans to open three brick-and-mortar stores in Massachusetts come 2022.

Feds launch supply chain investigation, seek retailer insight

December 7, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the ongoing supply chain issues plaguing companies nationwide and is asking top retailers, including Walmart and…

Irish retailers launch AI reverse vending machines

December 1, 2021

Sensi, a Dublin, Ireland based manufacturer of a reverse vending machine to retrieve recyclable items in exchange for payment, has been introduced to locations…

Product shortages, price hikes hit convenience services hard

Just as they were recovering from COVID-19, supply chain issues have socked convenience services operators with product shortages, price hikes and customer…

Ace Hardware goes Thanksgrilling in customer service strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Ace Hardware is going all out in stores this Thanksgiving to help customers not only find the right grill equipment but also chef tips on making the feast a…

Walmart, Gap expand home goods partnership

November 1, 2021

Walmart and Gap are expanding their initial crossover retail partnership and launching Gap Home Furniture on Walmart's online site.

India’s wealthiest man brings 7-Eleven to his home country

October 20, 2021

The convenience store 7-Eleven has arrived in Mumbai, India thanks to the country's richest resident.

JCPenney teams up with tech partner for beauty experience

October 6, 2021

JCPenney is working with B2B technology platform provider Landing International to develop a beauty experience the retailer is calling JCPenney Beauty.

Dollar Tree raising product price

September 30, 2021

Dollar Tree is increasing its product offerings and not sticking to the $1 price tag the Chesapeake, Virginia retailer is known for.

Fashion retailer strives to clean oceans, waterways

September 17, 2021

The Ocean Project, a fashion retailer, makes its focus very clear right from its brand name: helping to save oceans and change how the apparel industry impacts…

Lululemon bests analyst earnings expectations

September 10, 2021

A year and a half of consumers staying at home to avoid the COVID-19 pandemic is paying off for one leisure and workout attire retailer.

Dollar General mapping out health-focused customer experience

September 10, 2021

Inexpensive household items and groceries aren't the only store commodities Dollar General hopes to sell customers in the near future.

Mondelez labor strike extends to fourth week, concerning retailers

September 3, 2021

U.S. supermarkets are stocking up on snack foods as a labor strike at Mondelez International stretches into its fourth week, according to a Wall Street Journal…