SPECS adds real estate track for retail executivesChain Store Age is expanding the industry-leading education program at its annual SPECS event with a track dedicated to the challenges and opportunities facing retail real estate professionals. Don’t Miss Out — Register Now for SPECS, March 20 - 22There is still time to register for Chain Store Age’s 58th annual SPECS event, which will be held March 20-22, at the Gaylord Texan, in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Designer Brands investing in first Black-owned U.S. footwear factory Designer Brands has entered into a partnership to create entrepreneurial opportunities for underrepresented shoe designers. Jamba opens robotic kiosks at two college locations Jamba is continuing to expand its test of an automated kiosk that dispenses made-on-demand blended smoothies. Retail Orphan Initiative raises more than $285,000 at virtual SuperFriday event A last-minute shift to a virtual format didn’t stop an organization committed to helping orphans and vulnerable children from pulling off a successful fundraising event. Amazon partners with University of Washington for new science hub Amazon is expanding its focus on robotics innovation. 5Qs for Aaron Wu on retail real estate’s recovery Retail real estate is hot, and we found one of the people warming up the market. Choice Market launches format for non-traditional spaces, including healthcare Choice Market has partnered to open the first autonomous market in a healthcare setting. Starbucks to increase spend with diverse suppliers to $1.5 billion by 2030 Starbucks Coffee Company is accelerating its supplier diversity efforts and as part of the expansion of efforts to advance racial and social equity. Best Buy joins Walmart, Target with in-house media company The leading U.S. consumer electronics retailer is taking its targeted advertising activities to a new level. First Previous 18 19 20 21 22 Next Last
