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L.L. Bean had record year amid outdoors boom
L.L. Bean reported its largest net revenue increase in the past nine years — and busiest holiday season in 20 years — as consumers sought out gear for outdoor adventures during the pandemic.
First Look: Foxtrot Market expanding on heels of new funding
A retailer that combines the best of neighborhood retail and e-commerce technology is expanding in the Washington, D.C., market and beyond.

Krispy Kreme giving vaccination incentive — to customers

Krispy Kreme is not only incentivizing its employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19, it’s also sweetening the deal for everyone else.
Survey: How does COVID-19 affect shopping habits one year later?

Many of the consumer shopping trends which sprang up at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic are still having a large impact.
Overheard at CSA’s Top Women in Retail Tech Awards

Chain Store Age honored 17 outstanding female leaders in technology at its Top Women in Retail Tech awards event, which was held virtually earlier this month.
Verizon to launch highly customized Yahoo Shops online marketplace

Verizon Media is preparing to roll out a digital marketplace with native commerce capabilities and a curated customer experience.
Chico’s names chief digital officer

Chico's FAS has appointed Jay Topper as chief digital officer.
MaintenX partners with racers at Atlanta Motor Speedway

MaintenX International announced a partnership with JD Motorsports with Gary Keller racers Ryan Vargas and Landon Cassill for the EchoPark 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
American Eagle in store expansion of Aerie and new activewear brand

American Eagle Outfitters is expanding the footprint of its intimates and loungewear brand, Aerie, and the brand’s new spin-off concept.
Hudson’s Bay creates Canadian challenge to Amazon, Walmart, eBay

A major Canadian department store retailer is taking on some big names with its brand new online marketplace.