Amazon, Home Depot get early start on Memorial Day promotions

Two major Tier I retailers aren’t waiting around to offer deals for the unofficial kickoff to summer.

Foot Locker to be acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods for $2.4 billion

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Nintendo has opened its second store in the United States – two decades after making its debut.

Consumer sentiment down 30% since January; inflation fears spike

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Easton Town Centers bolsters apparel roster with new tenants

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Customer AI engagement grows, but trust issues remain

Consumers are noticing AI-based shopping tools and starting to use them, but that doesn’t mean they are fully comfortable with the technology.
Carrefour seeks full transparency for non-food supply chain

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Study: Smoothie King, In-N-Out among QSR customer experience leaders

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Report: Burger King to remodel 400 U.S. restaurants in 2025

Burger King is giving its restaurants a make-over.
Mexican grocer Super Aki unifies supply chain processes

Super Aki is optimizing supply chain planning, pricing and promotion management, and space planning throughout its enterprise.
Panera Brands names restaurant veteran as board chairman

Panera Brands Inc. is overhauling its board of directors and welcoming a new chairman.
How agentic AI is finding its place in retail

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Rite Aid selling pharmacy assets to rivals; CVS to acquire 64 Rite Aid stores

Amazon, Home Depot get early start on Memorial Day promotions

Foot Locker to be acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods for $2.4 billion

First Look: Nintendo opens store in San Francisco's Union Square

Consumer sentiment down 30% since January; inflation fears spike

Store Experience Study 2025

Easton Town Centers bolsters apparel roster with new tenants

Customer AI engagement grows, but trust issues remain

Carrefour seeks full transparency for non-food supply chain

Study: Smoothie King, In-N-Out among QSR customer experience leaders

Report: Burger King to remodel 400 U.S. restaurants in 2025

Mexican grocer Super Aki unifies supply chain processes

Panera Brands names restaurant veteran as board chairman

How agentic AI is finding its place in retail

How to fill centers with fun

Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

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Rite Aid selling pharmacy assets to rivals; CVS to acquire 64 Rite Aid stores

Amazon, Home Depot get early start on Memorial Day promotions

Foot Locker to be acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods for $2.4 billion

First Look: Nintendo opens store in San Francisco's Union Square

Consumer sentiment down 30% since January; inflation fears spike

Easton Town Centers bolsters apparel roster with new tenants

Customer AI engagement grows, but trust issues remain

Carrefour seeks full transparency for non-food supply chain

Study: Smoothie King, In-N-Out among QSR customer experience leaders

Report: Burger King to remodel 400 U.S. restaurants in 2025

Mexican grocer Super Aki unifies supply chain processes

Panera Brands names restaurant veteran as board chairman

How agentic AI is finding its place in retail

How to fill centers with fun