Extreme value grocer places premium on supplier connectivityGrocery Outlet is supporting deep discount prices by implementing a product discovery platform. Kroger CIO to retireThe Kroger Co. will soon have a new tech leader. 5Qs for Barry Wolfe on sale-leasebacks Barry Wolfe has the ability to boil complicated retail decisions down to the basics. Michaels to shutter one of its retail store brands The Michaels Companies is closing down a regional retailer it acquired three years ago. Walmart looks to score online with sports fans Walmart has announced a deal that couldn’t be more timely — and gives it an edge over Amazon. Lowe's Canada debuts enhanced shopping experience Lowe’s Canada has opened a new, updated store model in Manitoba. Starbucks staying out of 2020 presidential race Starbucks is not going to get involved in national political campaigns — even if its former CEO is running for president. Madison Reed ramping up brick-and-mortar expansion; expands exec team Online beauty start-up Madison Reed has raised more capital as its looks to accelerate its online and offline growth. Jeweler goes for omnichannel dazzle with next-generation stores Helzberg Diamonds is using leading-edge technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to modernize its brick-and-mortar customer experience. Public stances by businesses raise risk of consumer boycotts Companies need to take care of the causes and people they publicly support. FAO Schwarz to open first-ever European flagship Iconic toy retailer FAO Schwarz continues to expand its horizons. Consumer confidence falls again amid government shutdown Consumer confidence fell to an 18-month low in January amid market volatility and the government shutdown. First Previous 824 825 826 827 828 Next Last