JC Penney names CEO, chairman

A former executive of Levi Strauss & Co. and Walmart has been named chief executive of JC Penney.

OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Walmart expands financial services options in deal with Vanilla Direct

Walmart will let customers pay their bills or fund prepaid accounts with cash in its stores nationwide.

Easton Town Center opens nine new tenants

Cut to the lowest occupancy rate in its 20-year history by the pandemic, Columbus's 90-acre super-center roars back with nine new tenants.

Dr. Martens

TECHNOLOGY

Target beefs up same-day fulfillment services for holidays

Target is adding new features to its drive-up, order pickup, and same-day delivery services in time for the holiday season.
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Consumer confidence rises in October

Consumer confidence increased in October after three consecutive monthly declines.
STORE SPACES

Sweetgreen files IPO; plans to double store footprint

Sweetgreen officially filed for its initial public offering, joined the growing list of restaurant chains entering the public arena.

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Gartner offers three-step plan for supply chain sustainability

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BJ’s plans early Black Friday, new hires

BJ’s holiday plans include starting Black Friday early, shuttering stores Thanksgiving Day and adding new seasonal and permanent employees.

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