Strategy

Kroger launches appeal to the ‘epicurious’
Kroger has a history of successful private brand launches and it is putting that track record to the test with a new globally inspired line called HemisFares.
Dick's Sporting Goods taps marketing head to head up new store format
Lauren Hobart has been elevated to the role of executive VP at Dick’s Sporting Goods and given responsibility for a potential new growth vehicle. Hobart was named executive VP, CMO and general manager of Dick’s new women’s specialty fitness store format, which is branded as Chelsea Collective. Only two store are in operation currently, in McLean, Virginia. and Pittsburgh, but greater growth could be in store now that Dick’s has given a senior executive oversight of the concept.

Cullinan Properties welcomes senior VP of development and anchor leasing

Peoria, Ill. -- Cullinan Properties announced the addition of Vic Pildes as senior VP of development and anchor leasing. In this role, Pildes will be responsible for development and municipal related activities for new projects, assist in the identification of new acquisition opportunities and lead anchor leasing efforts throughout Cullinan’s portfolio.
Report: Kohl’s testing in-store café

Kohl’s is testing small cafes at two locations in the Milwaukee area, Fortune reported. The pilot is the latest in a series of in-store customer enhancements.
Walmart opens new fulfillment center in Georgia

Walmart offered a sneak peek of its new fulfillment center in the Atlanta area on Thursday on the heels of announcing that it would bring grocery pickup to the region this month.
First Look: Primark, Boston

Photos: Dalziel & Pow, London
Chico's adds Victoria's Secret veteran to board

Chico’s is looking to a veteran of Victoria’s Secret to help the company navigate some troubling times.

The company announced that Cynthia A. Fields has been appointed to its board of directors, effective immediately. Fields was also appointed to the board's merchant committee.
EMV is here – sort of

The highly anticipated EMV deadline of Oct. 1 has come and gone, leaving many retailers and payment solutions providers to ponder what’s next? As of Oct. 1, 2015, any U.S. retailer that does not have the necessary POS hardware, software, and operational and network protocols in place to process an EMV-compliant chip card transaction faces a shift in fraud liability.
Phillips Edison acquires Publix grocery-anchored center in Florida

Cincinnati -- Phillips Edison & Company announced it has acquired Berry Town Center, located in Davenport, Florida, 15 miles southwest of Orlando. The grocery-anchored shopping center is 99,441 sq. ft. anchored by Publix and features retailers Leslie’s Pool Supplies, Regis, and Linksters Tap Room.
CVS Health looks outside lab for innovation

On the heels of opening its Digital Innovation Labin Boston in June, CVS Health is furthering its innovation efforts with two new outside partnerships.

Kroger launches appeal to the ‘epicurious’

Dick's Sporting Goods taps marketing head to head up new store format

Cullinan Properties welcomes senior VP of development and anchor leasing

Report: Kohl’s testing in-store café

Walmart opens new fulfillment center in Georgia

First Look: Primark, Boston

Chico's adds Victoria's Secret veteran to board

EMV is here – sort of

Phillips Edison acquires Publix grocery-anchored center in Florida

CVS Health looks outside lab for innovation