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STORE SPACES

DSW expands unlikely in-store, digital partnership with Hy-Vee

Designer Brands Inc., parent of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, is moving forward with its “shop-in-shop” pilot with Hy-Vee.

News

Walmart expands fashion focus with new private label clothing line

Walmart has made another move to boost its fashion credibility and expand its portfolio of exclusive brands.

TECHNOLOGY

Oracle, Walmart receive tentative U.S. approval for TikTok deal

Walmart is bringing its omnichannel retail capabilities to TikTok.

6 Strategies to Improve Employee Financial Stress and Maximize Productivity

8/1/2020 — New research shows connection between employee financial wellness and chain store performance

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OPERATIONS

7-Eleven in new hiring blitz

7-Eleven has hired more than 50,000 employees since March — with more to come.

Webinars

From Search to Sold: Digital Transformation Strategies for Brick-and-Mortar Retail

VIEW ON DEMAND A lot has changed for brick-and-mortar retail this year. Due to social distancing, multi-location retailers have been forced to undergo digital transformation overnight in order to stay connected with customers.

Webinars

Ask a Facilities Manager: Better Building Management Decision Making During COVID19

VIEW ON DEMAND A 25-year veteran in facilities management and construction leadership, Rob shares the strategies he and his colleagues have used during COVID-19 to contain costs, manage risk, and keep doing more with less. Technology-driven changes begun over a year ago are paying dividends now.

REAL ESTATE

JLL forms retail-industrial task force to address last-mile fulfillment

With e-commerce sales surging past 20% during the pandemic, shopping center operators have had serious discussions about turning their empty department store anchors into last-mile distribution centers.