EXCLUSIVE Q&A: RDI shines spotlight on flooring innovations — Only at SPECSRetailers are using flooring to stepping up their store design game. Amazon integrates newest ‘Claude’ models into generative AI platformAmazon is building on its $4 billion investment into artificial intelligence (AI) developer Anthropic. Whole Foods to roll out small-format store concept — here’s what it will look like Whole Foods Market is going small with a new concept for dense metro areas. Zenni partners with Meta in business-to-business offering Direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer Zenni Optical is launching its Zenni Business platform with four major partners. Sunglass Hut introduces omnichannel loyalty program Sunglass Hut customers will receive rewards for in-store and online purchases via a new multi-tier loyalty offering. Body Shop Canada files for bankruptcy protection; Body Shop U.S. goes dark The Body Shop is quickly becoming a shadow of its former self. Hitmaking producer/songwriter Benny Blanco debuts live shopping on Instagram Another celebrity popular with Gen Z and millennial consumers is partnering with a livestream shopping platform and a social media giant. Investor group ups buyout bid for Macy’s by nearly $1 billion The investor group hoping to buy Macy’s and take it private has sweetened its offer after the department store retailer rebuffed its initital bid as too low. The Home Depot Foundation invests in skilled trades training for natural disaster response A new grant from The Home Depot Foundation will help boost training efforts for skilled tradespeople to rebuild after natural disasters. Starbucks to work with unions Starbucks Corp. has shifted its strategy regarding labor unions. First Previous 181 182 183 184 185 Next Last