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Kroger Plans to Shutter 60 Stores by End of 2026

Kroger will close approximately 60 stores in the next 18 months and already has taken a $100 million impairment charge related to the closings in its fiscal Q1, which ended…

News June 23

Retail is Finally Conversational, but Most Brands Aren’t Ready

For years, ecommerce has been stuck in a transactional rut. Shoppers type in a keyword, scroll through product grids, maybe filter a few options, and if the stars align —…

Executive Viewpoints June 23

From Family Roots to Future Growth: Inside Bealls’ Century-Long Retail Journey

Featuring: Tianne Doyle, President, Bealls, Inc. This episode is brought to you by BigCommerce  Surviving 100 years in retail is rare — thriving for 110 is something else entirely.  In…

Podcasts June 23
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TikTok Highlights its Growing Ecommerce Power as Trump Delays Ban, Again

President Trump has once again pushed out the deadline of a Congressional order requiring that TikTok be sold to a U.S.-based company or be banned. This marks the third delay…

News June 20

Tailored Brands Promotes Top Insider to CEO Post

Tailored Brands, operator of well-known apparel retailers Men’s Wearhouse, K&G Fashion Superstore, Moores and Jos. A. Bank, has named current President John Tighe to be the company’s new CEO, effective…

News June 20

Kroger Precision Marketing Adds In-Store Digital Screens

Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) will deploy digital screens in select Kroger stores, offering animated content displayed on integrated, custom-made fixtures from Barrows Connected Store. The in-store digital platform supporting the…

News June 20

UPDATE: Nike Delays Launch of Collab with Kim Kardashian’s Skims

[Update as of June 20, 2025] Nike is delaying the launch of the activewear line it’s developing with Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand due to production delays, CNBC reports, citing a…

News June 20

Weathering the Storm: How Retailers can Ensure Resilience Amid Rising Cloud Outages

In today’s digital-first marketplace, consumer expectations for flawless shopping experiences, whether in-store or online, have reached unprecedented heights and are putting pressure on retailers to provide an “always on” business…

Executive Viewpoints June 20

Build a Successful CPG Loyalty Program with These 5 Tips

In the ultra-competitive market for consumer packaged goods (CPG), brand loyalty programs play a crucial role in differentiating your brand from the rest. With countless product options and the rising…

Executive Viewpoints June 20
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