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Family Dollar using AI for customer-driven merchandising

Family Dollar is leveraging artificial intelligence to enable customer-centric category management.

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Sweetgreen opens first Ohio location

Health-focused fast-casual chain Sweetgreen has entered the Buckeye State.

C-Suite Moves: August update

Here are the major leadership changes that occurred during April, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

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REI Co-op offers special promotion for members

REI Co-op is providing members with additional benefits during an 11-day event.

REI Member Days 2024

New retail worker safety law in New York mandates panic buttons at large retailers

Retailers in New York State have only six months to be in compliance with most of the provisions of a new law designed to enhance workplace safety for retail workers.

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Missouri’s Chesterfield Mall to re-emerge as ‘Downtown Chesterfield’

The Staenberg Group estimates that its $2 billion redevelopment will take 10 to 15 years.
How to win over pessimistic consumers

A new survey reveals negative consumer sentiment toward the economy, along with some potential strategies to compete in this environment.
Red Lobster's Chapter 11 plan approved; to exit with more than 540 locations

Red Lobster is moving forward with its restructuring plan months after filing for bankruptcy.
Costco posts strong August — in-store and online

Costco Wholesale Corp. continued its momentum in August as its value proposition continues to attract bargain-focused shoppers.
Walmart promotes fashion with traveling 'Style Tour'

Walmart is hitting the road to bring its fashion products and services direct to customers — with an omnichannel twist.
Von Maur named America’s best department store by Newsweek

A century-old department store company based in Davenport, Iowa tops an annual listing by Newsweek magazine.
Small businesses see boost in August; retail, restaurants lead way

Small business sales saw a slight increase year-over-year in August, with restaurant and retail sales trending upward.
7-Eleven parent company rejects $39 billion buyout bid

The Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven convenience stores has rejected a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying it "grossly" undervalues the company's value.
Nothing Bundt Cakes adds Yum! Brands leader to C-suite

A restaurant industry veteran is joining Nothing Bundt Cakes’ C-suite.

Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

In this webinar, discover innovative design and permitting strategies to optimize rollouts and get up and running more efficiently – all while remaining safe, secure, and compliant.

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