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Target’s 2026 Plans: $2 Billion Increase in Ops and Capital Investment Plus 30 New Stores
Target is determined to fight the challenges that have affected its business with aggressive investment plans for 2026, including refreshing the store experience chainwide and opening 30 new stores on…
News March 4
Retail’s Next Workforce Shift: How AI Agents are Reshaping Procurement, Risk and Cost Control
The consumer-packaged goods industry operates in a state of volatility. From the supplier side, there are increasing risks around financial stability, geopolitical tensions, logistical complications and capacity constraints. Demand signals…
Executive Viewpoints March 4
Kohl’s to Spotlight Proprietary Brands with New ‘By Kohl’s’ Campaign
Kohl’s plans to leverage customers’ appreciation for its private label brands with its new “By Kohl’s” brand platform, which will include in-store displays showcasing complete outfits as well as social,…
News March 3
Claire’s Taps Former Walmart Exec as New Chief Merchandiser
Claire’s has named Jillian Cueff, a retail veteran with merchandising experience at Macy’s and Walmart, as its new Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO). Last month Claire’s named former Athleta executive Michelle…
News March 3
Michaels Revamps Loyalty Program to Fuel the ‘Joy of Creativity and Celebration’
Michaels has reimagined its loyalty program with enhanced benefits and a new 9% rewards tier, and plans to launch the program in Canada for the first time next month. Under…
News March 3
DoorDash, Uber Test Out True Agentic Ordering in Google Gemini
Imagine if your weekly grocery shop was as simple as pressing one button? The word “agentic” has been thrown around a lot this past year, but AI-driven commerce experiences that…
News March 3
JD Sports CEO: American Retail Buyers Have Been Acting Like ‘Order Takers’
JD Group CEO Régis Schultz described American retail buying culture as "lazy" and said retailers need a point of view to survive instead of having brands dictate their buys.
Features March 3
7 Ways Retailers Should Prepare their Sites for the Rise of AI-Powered Buying
AI-driven shopping has moved from a pipe dream to reality, and it is already reshaping how online purchases happen. OpenAI’s new assistant can complete an entire purchase without the user…
Executive Viewpoints March 3
Macy’s Marks Milestone Parade and Fireworks Anniversaries with Year-Long Celebrations
The United States isn’t the only entity with a milestone anniversary in 2026: Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade turns 100 years young this year, while Macy’s Fourth of July NYC…
News March 2
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