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FINANCE

NRF is bullish on 2020 retail sales despite uncertainties

The nation’s retail sales will increase between 3.5% and 4.1% in 2020.

TECHNOLOGY

Etsy eases offsite advertising

Etsy is reducing the cost and risk to sellers of placing ads on platforms like Google and Facebook.

STORE SPACES

7-Eleven to expand new store concept nationwide

7-Eleven is moving forward with its “evolution’ store format.

Protecting Customer Trust: State of the Industry Report

10/1/2019 — Chain Store Age's annual State of the Industry report examines the use of — and trends in — data in today's marketplace and the risks and rewards that come with managing data assets in the high-pressure retail environment.

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STORE SPACES

Nordstrom to partner with first-of-its-type museum

Nordstrom’s newest partner is a museum devoted to the history of beauty and its impact on society.

OPERATIONS

Report: Walmart to consolidate digital and physical buying

Walmart will reportedly purchase products by category, rather than by channel.

TECHNOLOGY

Grubhub joins monthly subscription club

Grubhub is directly competing with Uber Eats and DoorDash with its new monthly subscription service.

FINANCE

TJX wins across the board in Q4 with increases across all brands

TJX. Cos. showed the strength of its off-price model in the fourth quarter with sales and earnings that beat expectations amid increased store traffic. All its banners came up as winners.

FINANCE

Lowe’s swings to Q4 profit; physical stores drive sales growth

Lowe’s Cos. efforts to a profit in the fourth quarter amid ongoing efforts to accelerate its online business.

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New art walk at Butler Town Center to come alive in 3D

Leon Keer, a world-renowned Dutch artist specializing in 3D street art, is creating a mural for Butler Town Center, in Gainesville, Fla. – and guests won’t believe their eyes.