Starbucks to Complete 1,000 Store ‘Uplifts’ in 2026, Plans to Phase Out Pickup-Only Locations
With a targeted investment of $150,000 per store, Starbucks is planning a new coffeehouse “uplift” program designed to…
News July 31
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Kroger Brings Retail Media, Loyalty and Insights Together Under One Roof
Kroger has unified the supermarket giant’s retail media, insights and loyalty marketing functions into a single department: Kroger…
News July 31
Beyond the Map: How Retailers are Using Real-World Movement to Guide Site Selection
As retailers race to meet customer expectations for speed, convenience and personalization, location strategy has become a key…
Executive Viewpoints July 31
Listen Now: What U.S. SMBs Can Learn from Alibaba.com’s Playbook
Alibaba.com is the biggest B2B marketplace in the world, and it has maintained that position despite rising competition.…
Features July 30
Why In-Stock Visibility Should be Retail’s Top Priority in 2025
As we look ahead to the retail challenges and opportunities in the second half of 2025, one priority…
Executive Viewpoints July 29
Stronger Bonds, Stronger Business: The Case for CRM and Loyalty Now
A seismic shake-up in global trade is underway as new U.S. tariff policies take hold. A 10% blanket…
Executive Viewpoints July 25
Guitar Center Aims to Turn Stores into ‘Tech-Powered Music Hubs’ with New AI Assistant
Guitar Center has launched an AI-powered shopping assistant, available not online, but rather on the store floor. The…
News July 23
How Ecommerce Brands can Navigate Pricing Pressure and Protect Profitability in 2025
This year has proven to be a high-pressure environment for ecommerce brands. Rising supplier costs, climbing digital ad…
Executive Viewpoints July 22
3 Questions with CI&T’s Melissa Minkow: 2025 has Proven the Need for Supply Chain Resilience, Data Modernization
A lot has happened in the first half of 2025, so for to kick off the new season…
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