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May 22, 2013
SDL's cloud-based solution optimizes online shopping experience

SDL, a global company that helps brands maximize their online business, has released a cloud-based solution for e-commerce marketers called SDL Fredhopper 7.5.

May 21, 2013
March of Dimes names CVS CEO Citizen of the Year

CVS Caremark president and CEO Larry Merlo has been named the 2013 March of Dimes Rhode Island 2013 Citizen of the Year for his and the company’s ongoing support of the March of Dimes mission.

May 9, 2013
CVS expands store brand portfolio

Rite Aid has Pantry, Walmart has Great Value and now CVS/pharmacy has added Total Home, a new home care product line available exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide, to its store brand portfolio.

May 6, 2013
Former Endeca exec new COO at OrderGroove

OrderGroove, a leader in subscription retail solutions, has appointed Mike Camp as COO. Camp has more than 15 years of leadership experience in enterprise technology, including SaaS and cloud solutions.

May 2, 2013
Kroger prepares Cinco de Mayo fiesta

Kroger announced plans to host the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Southeast at Fiesta Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park this Sunday.

May 1, 2013
CVS’s 'strong' Q1 a 'great start'

The year appears to be off to a good start and CVS executives were optimistic Wednesday morning as the company pulled in a “strong” first quarter and narrowed its 2013 guidance to reflect higher-than-expected performance.

May 1, 2013
Former Oracle exec new top dog at Red Book

Red Book Connect, a global service-driven technology solutions company serving the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries, has appointed Larry A. Abramson as its CEO, a previously unfilled position since the formation of the company in January 2013.

April 29, 2013
Big Lots has Lots2Give to schools in need

Big Lots, North America's largest broadline closeout retailer, has launched its sixth annual Lots2Give program to benefit schools in need of financial support.

April 26, 2013
Mobile coupon app expands retail selection

Yowza, a leading mobile coupon app for iPhone and Android, has announced that more than 70,000 locations nationwide now accept Yowza coupons.

April 24, 2013
Target to give 25 school libraries makeover

Target Corp. will renovate libraries at more than two dozen schools in need across the country this year under a program that will also include book donations and technology upgrades, as well as the option to have a Target-supported food pantry built, the mass merchandise retailer said Wednesday.

April 23, 2013
Groupon improves mobile apps, online shopping experience

Groupon has unveiled new versions of the iPhone and Android apps that helped make it a global e-commerce leader.

April 23, 2013
Walmart exec among keynote speakers slated for Mobile Commerce World

Executives from Walmart, Facebook and Groupon are among the keynote speakers slated for the Mobile Commerce World three-day conference and expo in June.

April 17, 2013
Ikea president to keynote Retail Sustainability Conference

President of Ikea USA Mike Ward is scheduled to keynote this year’s Retail Sustainability Conference, which will run from Monday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 3 in Orlando, Fla.

April 12, 2013
CVS to offer up to 1 million free smartphones

CVS/pharmacy will offer up to 1 million free smartphones to eligible customers, in an effort to encourage shoppers to use its mobile app.

April 2, 2013
Former Johnson & Johnson CEO to serve on CVS board

CVS Caremark has elected former Johnson & Johnson CEO William Weldon to serve on its board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

April 2, 2013
Venhuizen takes over as Ace CEO

Ace Hardware has named long-time employee John Venhuizen as president and CEO of the nation’s largest hardware cooperative.

March 26, 2013
CVS/pharmacy launches iPad App featuring 3-D virtual store, digital pharmacy experience

CVS/pharmacy has launched a first-of-its-kind interactive app, delivering a virtual 3-D digital drug store experience for customers using Apple iPads.

March 25, 2013
CVS launches interactive app

CVS/pharmacy has launched a first-of-its-kind interactive app, delivering a virtual 3-D digital drug store experience for customers using Apple iPads. 

March 11, 2013
Dove gives women chance to control Facebook ad space, promote positive beauty messages

Dove is celebrating International Women's Day by giving women the power to control Facebook ads so they can fight back against the ones that prey on their insecurities and promote the positive ones.

March 1, 2013
Retail consultant joins Profitect board

Profitect, provider of software solutions for the retail industry, announced that Daniel Corsten has joined the company’s board of advisors.

February 28, 2013
Valpak shows some love with Facebook

LARGO, Fla. — Coupon distributor Valpak took to Facebook last month to ask consumers to show what they love for the chance to win cash in the first ever Facebook promotion featured on the front of the Valpak envelope.

Since the "Show Us What You Love" Sweepstakes started last month, Valpak has had an overwhelming response. Photographs of adorable babies, furry puppies and sunny beaches filled with families – have been sent in through the Valpak Facebook contest.

February 21, 2013
CVS/pharmacy revamps private label products

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS/pharmacy is making some changes to its Gold Emblem food product line, including enhanced ingredients and new flavors, the retail pharmacy chain said Thursday.

The line has been revamped with more options and a new look. Gold Emblem includes more than 250 products, such as nuts, trail mixes, chips, pretzels, dried candies, cookies, spices, juices, condiments, baking products and breakfast bars. CVS introduced it in 1995, making it one of the first private-label food lines created by a major drug store chain.

February 20, 2013
Build-A-Bear CEO joins Foot Locker board

Build-A-Bear CEO Maxine Clark has joined the Foot Locker board of directors.

February 11, 2013
CVS names head of digital initiatives

CVS Caremark has announced the appointment of former Staples executive Brian Tilzer as SVP chief digital officer.

February 7, 2013
Zappos tailors Facebook to fit revenue goals

SAN FRANCISCO -- Social marketing platform Kenshoo Social said Wednesday that it has completed an integrated Facebook marketing campaign for Zappos and cloud-based social marketing platform, Shoutlet.

During a two-month test on a single-brand page, Zappos’ Facebook posts generated approximately 85,000 visits to its website. The traffic produced an average order value on par with its paid search and social marketing programs and achieved an average conversion rate of 1.75%.

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