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Deep DiveWhen levees break: How retailers are preparing for a riskier natural world
The march of fearsome weather events has caught the attention of retailers, who collectively have some 26,000 stores at risk of climate-based calamities.
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Lowe's taps YouTube DIYer for video series on NFL-themed home makeovers
A campaign debuting ahead of the league's 100th season promotes the more than 10,000 licensed products available at the home improvement retailer.
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Kroger expands Express store pilot with Walgreens
In Knoxville, Tennessee, the grocer will put mini stores inside 35 Walgreens, while the drugstore's health and beauty brands will hit select Kroger locations.
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Are mobile apps worth it for small retailers?
BuyBuy Baby and indie Little Birdies Boutique have two things in common: Both are children's retailers and both can be found in Apple's App Store.
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Amazon Robotics funds app that measures warehouse worker health risks
Videos of workers performing standard tasks such as loading bins and picking up heavy objects generate a "risk score" to help better allocate activities to robots.
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Walmart's marketing chief to depart after a year on the job
The retail giant also announced the creation of a new retail marketing team focused on store initiatives, merchandising and e-commerce.
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Is Walmart doing enough to protect workers in its supply chain?
The retailer has been auditing, investigating and reporting on its supply chain to clean up labor abuses, but experts say current best practices fall short.
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TJX mostly maintains its momentum as sales jump 5%
As department stores continue to falter and with the closure of hundreds of Dressbarn doors, the off-pricer is poised to gain yet more share.
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Kohl's beats expectations on strong back-to-school sales
Waning consumer sentiment has hit the department store hard, but it is making a lot of the right moves, especially compared to rivals.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Amazon's not so 'Marvelous' gas deal
Los Angeles commuters can blame Jeff Bezos for making matters worse for the already traffic-ridden city.
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Ikea doubles down on smart home tech
The home retailer created a new business unit dedicated to the technology after it tested the waters with product launches over the last several years.
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UPS: No residential peak delivery surcharges for 2019 holiday season
The carrier said it will leverage efficiencies from its expanded air freight network and automated sortation hubs and pass savings to customers.
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Deep Dive
8 ways warehouse construction has evolved
E-commerce has had a major impact on the design of supply chain facilities. Here are some ways that these projects have transformed recently.
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Walmart cooks up 'shoppable recipes' with BuzzFeed's Tasty videos
An iOS app integration lets video viewers add entire ingredients lists to the mass merchant's online cart with one click.
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Avenue files for Ch. 11 with plans to sell e-commerce business
After quietly opting to liquidate earlier this month, the plus-size apparel retailer formally entered bankruptcy after sales misses crippled its finances.
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OpinionHow shopping centers can use design to build a better experience
Successful retail centers offer entertainment, shopping and dining, and a sense of authentic placemaking, writes Alamo Architects' Billy Lawrence.
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Hero Cosmetics doubles down on TikTok
The brand said TikTok videos in a recent campaign were seven times more cost-effective than Instagram Stories.
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Consumers aren't buying goods with retail apps
Cybersecurity concerns, limited device space and a lack of compelling features are making shoppers hesitate, according to a new report.
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Avenue to close all its stores
Store closures were confirmed, and the plus-size apparel retailer is working with Hilco and Gordon Brothers to wind down its physical footprint.
UPDATED: Aug. 14, 2019 at 3:08 p.m. -
Target launches Good & Gather grocery brand
The retailer's largest store brand to date will be available in stores and online next month and will replace its Simply Balanced and Archer Farms lines.
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Amazon tests 'Top Brand' badge for some fashion
The e-commerce giant has tags to boost some brands and products in its massive assortment, but risks creating confusion if it uses too many.
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Deep DiveOnline retailers are transforming warehouse construction
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.
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Square rolls out Orders API to streamline fulfillment
The payment company's latest developer feature manages customer orders from a variety of sources.
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Investment firm buys $141M in HBC shares to block take-private sale
Some HBC activist shareholders are resisting a June proposal led by Gov. Richard Baker that the board has deemed "inadequate."
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Deep DiveThe running list of 2019 bankruptcy victims
Barneys New York and women's fashion retailer A'gaci are among the latest to file under Chapter 11.
UPDATED: Aug. 9, 2019 at 5:23 p.m.
