EY: Nearly all retail, CPG companies experimenting with generative AI A new study confirms the ubiquitous presence of generative AI in retail and CPG companies’ technology plans — and investments. SPECS 2024 program includes 30 educational sessionsExcitement is building for Chain Store Age’s annual SPECS Show, March 10-12, at the Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Tex. BDO Retail CFO Survey: Key takeaways, recommendations Retail CFOs are prioritizing their workforce, adjusting their pricing strategy and betting on generative AI in 2024. Firehouse Subs to offer cash franchise incentives to first responders, veterans Firehouse Subs is embracing its roots as its looks to grow its store footprint. eBay cutting 1,000 jobs, will reduce contract workforce eBay Inc. is reducing its full-time staff by about 9%. Chipotle aims for 19,000 new hires, bolsters worker benefits Chipotle Mexican Grill is bolstering its employee benefits as it seeks to hire new employees ahead of its busy season. U.S. C-store count up 1.5% in 2023, with only seven states seeing decrease The convenience store universe grew in 2023 for the second consecutive year — with small operators continuing to account for the majority of locations. Seen and Heard at NRF 2024 With more than 50 keynote and featured sessions led by industry experts, NRF 2024 more than lived up to its reputation as “Retail’s Big Show. Potbelly's eyes 2024 growth led by franchised stores Potbelly Corporation has announced a new series of development agreements to expand its number of sandwich shops across the U.S. Parent company of Price Chopper, Tops names new CEO Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI) has tapped a company veteran as its new chief executive. First Previous 74 75 76 77 78 Next Last