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Midwestern grocer automates shelf scans with robots
Woodman’s Markets now monitors products and prices using autonomous robots.
Expert Insight: How tech can help off-price return from COVID-19
As we’ve entered month four of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s safe to say that the retail industry has undergone a series of dramatic changes before our eyes.

Walmart digitally streamlines Open Call submissions

Walmart is partnering with an online product discovery platform to help entrepreneurs apply for the opportunity to virtually meet with its buyers.
Retail groups support federal liability shield for COVID-19 claims

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) endorses a liability reform provision included in the latest proposed coronavirus stimulus package.
Starbucks swings to loss in Q3, beats Street on EPS and sales

COVID-19 delivered a substantial blow to Starbucks Corp.'s performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, but the coffee retailer still beat analyst predictions.
5Qs for David Dunn on necessity-based retail centers

We asked Slate’s new CEO, David Dunn, to tell us about the company’s strategic outlook.
Kate Spade Outlet debuts in Philly

Kate Spade Outlet’s first Philadelphia store opened this week at PREIT and Macerich’s new Fashion District on Market Street.
Amazon offers proprietary COVID-19 face shields at cost

Amazon is selling 3D-printed face shields for a price it says is one-third less than all other reusable face shields currently available to frontline workers.
Ibotta offers cash back for on-demand grocery deliveries

A mobile rewards and payments platform is partnering with major on-demand grocery delivery providers including Walmart, Instacart, and Shipt.
Register now for all-virtual SPECS; here are the educational sessions

Chain Store Age's SPECS 2020 will take place August 4-6 on a platform that will offer all the signature hallmarks of SPECS — in a completely virtual environment.