Family Dollar names CEO as its preps for sale to private equity

Family Dollar has named a familiar face as its new leader as it prepares to become a standalone company.

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Foot Locker to be acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods for $2.4 billion

Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker in a move that will give Dick's a global footprint for the first time and significant weight in negotiating with athletic powerhouse brands such as Nike and Adidas.

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Amazon to open fourth Virginia next-gen fulfillment center

Amazon is expanding its robotics- and AI-enabled fulfillment infrastructure in the state of Virginia.

Pottery Barn to launch in the UK

Pottery Barn is taking a trip across the pond.

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Chipotle to offer summer burrito challenge for rewards program

Chipotle Mexican Grill will run a three-month program to give away more than $1 million in free burritos to its U.S. loyalty members.
Study: Rising prices shaking up consumer loyalty and shopping behavior

As U.S. tariffs start to drive up costs across key product categories, consumer behavior is shifting — fast.
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New data reveals where consumers are planning to make Memorial Day purchases and what they intend to buy.
Albertsons targets Rite Aid pharmacy customers, workers

Albertsons Cos. is reaching out to customers and employees of Rite Aid as the pharmacy retailer is winding down operations.
J.Jill launches new ad campaign across linear and streaming TV

Women’s apparel retailer J.Jill is returning to a major advertising medium.
Sweetgreen expanding in the South

Sweeetgreen is entering a new state as its continues to grow its national footprint.
Target removes same-day delivery markups for loyalty members

Target Corp. is giving members of its Target Circle 360 paid membership program a new benefit.
Bath & Body Works CEO exits; former Nike exec tapped as new leader

Bath & Body Works has named its second new CEO in less than years.
Asia-Pacific deals platform ShopBack launches in U.S.

A Singapore-based shopping and rewards platform with a gamified earning model is now available to U.S. shoppers.

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Family Dollar names CEO as its preps for sale to private equity

CSA webinar today on key trends in IT spending — and more

Foot Locker to be acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods for $2.4 billion

Amazon to open fourth Virginia next-gen fulfillment center

Pottery Barn to launch in the UK

Store Experience Study 2025

Chipotle to offer summer burrito challenge for rewards program

Study: Rising prices shaking up consumer loyalty and shopping behavior

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Albertsons targets Rite Aid pharmacy customers, workers

J.Jill launches new ad campaign across linear and streaming TV

Sweetgreen expanding in the South

Target removes same-day delivery markups for loyalty members

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Asia-Pacific deals platform ShopBack launches in U.S.

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Family Dollar names CEO as its preps for sale to private equity

CSA webinar today on key trends in IT spending — and more

Foot Locker to be acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods for $2.4 billion

Amazon to open fourth Virginia next-gen fulfillment center

Pottery Barn to launch in the UK

Chipotle to offer summer burrito challenge for rewards program

Study: Rising prices shaking up consumer loyalty and shopping behavior

The most popular Memorial Day shopping destinations are…

Albertsons targets Rite Aid pharmacy customers, workers

J.Jill launches new ad campaign across linear and streaming TV

Sweetgreen expanding in the South

Target removes same-day delivery markups for loyalty members

Bath & Body Works CEO exits; former Nike exec tapped as new leader

Asia-Pacific deals platform ShopBack launches in U.S.