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  • Another grocer launches same-day delivery

    Regional supermarket operator Shnucks is the latest grocer to offer customers same-day delivery.

  • Study: Majority of shoppers favor ‘next-gen' payments

    Consumers are ready to leave paper-based checks behind.   In fact, 80% of Americans are in support of "futuristic" payments technologies and currencies, including tools like sensor fingerprinting, facial recognition, retinal scanning and voice control, as well as currencies like bitcoin. This was according to research from Viewpost, a B2B network provider for invoicing, payments and cash management.   

  • Private equity fund acquires specialty retailer

    West Marine Inc. is going private.   The retailer of boating gear, apparel and other waterlife-related products has agreed to be acquired by New York-based Monomoy Capital Partners for $12.97 per share. The deal has a total equity value of $338 million.  Following the close of the deal, West Marine will continue to be operated independently by the company's management team.  

  • Gander Mountain to survive in scaled back fashion — and under new banner

    Camping World Holdings has given an update on its plans for Gander Mountain.   Camping World, which acquired the assets of Gander Mountain and boating division Overton's in a bankruptcy auction in May, said it plans to operate 57 locations — assuming details can be worked out with landlords and final acceptable leases agreed to. Liquidation sales started in May at all 160 Gander stores.   

  • Barneys New York honored for innovative lighting

    Specialty luxury retailer Barneys New York has been recognized for the lighting design at its new downtown flagship in New York City.  

  • Specialty retailer steps up unified commerce efforts

    Vitamin World’s commerce and supply chain operations are undergoing a digital transformation.  

  • CSA Q&A: Tractor Supply CIO talks about success with BOPIS

    For Tractor Supply Company, buy-online-pickup-in-store is proving a win-win, for both itself and its customers.    With more than 1,600 stores in 49 states, Tractor Supply is the nation's largest operator of stores dedicated to a rural lifestyle. Online and offline, it offers a wide range of merchandise, from welders and generators to an-imal care products to men and women's workwear. Stores are typically located in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural com-munities.   

  • Williams Sonoma to go big with new concept in Seattle

    Williams Sonoma will open the largest version yet of its new dual-concept format, which combines its traditional kitchen and food products with home furnishings.  
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