SPECS Show UpdatePhysical retail will be top of mind at Chain Store Age’s annual SPECS Show. The event, now in its 56th year, will be held at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas, March 15-17, 2020. Stamper named to lead customer experience team at Phillips EdisonA 12-year company veteran has been named senior VP of customer experience at Phillips Edison & Company. Amazon to offer virtual peek at robotics center Teachers and students will have access to an interactive tour of an Amazon facility. The Fresh Market names former Winn-Dixie exec as merchandising chief The fresh-focused specialty grocer is appointing a 35-year industry veteran as chief merchandising officer. Target supports cybersecurity education University of Minnesota students have new opportunities to study cybersecurity. Walmart adds health degrees to its education benefits program Walmart extending its ongoing push into health-and-wellness with an employee-based initiative. Gen Z: A Rising Workforce A whole new generation has arrived and is entering the workforce, Gen Z. Amazon brings robotics grant program to Tennessee Technology-minded students in the Nashville area will have new opportunities for learning. Joann puts brainy spin on subscription model The craft and fabric specialty retailer is aiming its new online subscription box at science-loving kids. Lakeshore opens a pop-up store at Mall of America It built a national chain of 60 stores selling educational toys for kids, but it never had one in the mall that is arguably the nation’s biggest kid magnet. Now it does, if only for a short time. First Previous 35 36 37 38 39 Next Last