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  • Amazon’s new acquisition becomes data breach target

    Cyber-thieves have found their way into Whole Foods Markets’ payment network.   The natural foods grocer, which Amazon purchased for $13.7 billion in August, learned that payment card information processed at certain venues within some of its stores, such as taprooms and full table-service restaurants, has been breached. These venues use a different point-of-sale system than the company’s primary checkout systems.   

  • Developers: New centers warrant new co-tenancy clauses

    With department stores being replaced by gyms and office space, retail tenants who signed on for the traffic generated by traditional anchors are of the opinion that the co-tenancy clauses in their leases need restructuring. At a forum staged by Jones Lang LaSalle at its New York office yesterday, two noted mall developers agreed.  

  • Thrift store chain goes ‘wireless’

    Staying true to its “thrifty” roots, Savers has added a robust wireless solution without breaking the bank.  

  • Furniture e-retailer debuts live delivery tracker

  • Analysis: How acquisition of TaskRabbit will benefit Ikea

    The acquisition of TaskRabbit allows Ikea to efficiently remove one key barrier (the dislike of furniture assembly) for a segment of customers that have until this point avoided Ikea.  

  • M.Gemi bolsters in-store experience

    M.Gemi, the Boston-based Italian-made footwear brand, is using a digital tool to drive in-store customer satisfaction.   The direct-to-consumer retailer, which was founded online but recently jumped to the physical space, has launched an app for store associates that combines online and offline functions, allowing associates to provide an elevated experience for store shoppers.     

  • AmazonBasics defines online giant’s private-label efforts

    Private-label introductions are increasing on a seemingly daily basis, but Amazon-owned products are transforming the marketplace.   This was according to “AmazonBasics Spearheads Amazon Private Brands,” research from One Click Retail.   

  • Walmart in ‘brand’ new move against Amazon

    Walmart is about to debut a new initiative to bolster its defenses against its biggest rival.   The discounter's Jet.com site is launching a higher-end private-label brand of household and grocery essentials. The new brand, called Uniquely J, will launch in the coming months with a curated selection of products that include such essentials as coffee, olive oil, laundry detergent, paper towels, and more. Additional items will be added.    
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