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PetSmart Celebrates the Unconditional Love of Pet Parents on Valentine’s Day
PetSmart will host free in-store Valentine’s Day parties at its stores for pet parents and their dogs, cats and small animals this Feb. 14 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.…
News February 10
Target Reconfigures C-Suite with Internal Promotions
As Target begins operating under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, the retailer has promoted two top executives to C-suite positions, both reporting directly to Fiddelke and effective Feb. 15. Cara Sylvester,…
News February 10
Bots are Taking Over the Web. Why that May not be a Bad Thing for Retail Marketers
LLMs and AI Agents are reshaping how the web operates and how consumers interact with it. As AI-powered shopping assistants increasingly drive purchase decisions, retail sites are now serving a…
Executive Viewpoints February 10
Marketers Kick Off Year of High-Profile Sporting Moments with Super Bowl LX: AI, GLP-1 Pitches Steal the Show
In an era of increasing media fragmentation, the Super Bowl remains one of the few live events that continues to capture a reliably large audience — last weekend, nearly 128…
Features February 10
Francesca’s Enters Chapter 11, Initiates Closing Sales at Stores
[Update as of Feb. 9, 2026] Francesca’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. Tiger Group, SB360 Capital Partners…
News February 9
TrumpRx.gov Promises Lower Prices on Popular Prescription Drugs
President Trump has launched TrumpRx.gov, a site designed to take advantage of pricing agreements with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer lower prices on prescriptions, including popular GLP-1 medications. The site…
News February 9
Eddie Bauer Retail Initiates Chapter 11 Process, Seeks Buyer
Eddie Bauer's retail operator will begin liquidation sales at its more than 180 locations in Canada and the U.S. and wind down some stores as it looks for a buyer.
News February 9
Kroger Names Ex-Walmart Exec as New CEO
Effective immediately, Kroger has named Greg Foran as its new CEO, replacing Interim CEO Ron Sargent, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Kroger board to ensure a…
News February 9
Smart Stores Aren’t Enough: 2026 will be Defined by Smarter Operations
For 2026, holiday commerce won’t hinge on flashy discounts or eye-catching displays; it will be decided in the invisible battleground where data, inventory and operations converge. Shoppers can expect AI-curated…
Executive Viewpoints February 9
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