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  • Lowe’s in big step up in Canada with purchase of home improvement chain

    Lowe's is making major moves in Canada with the $2.3 billion purchase of Rona Inc., a Canadian home improvement retailer and distributor.

    Lowe's had previously made an unsolicited bid on the company more than three years ago, but the substantially higher offer this time around was accepted by Rona's board.

  • Westfield unveils new customer journey at LAX Terminal 2

    Los Angeles -- Westfield invested $78.3 million into LAX terminal 2 in Los Angeles, transforming nearly 76,000 sq. ft., including more than 15,000 sq. ft. of new dining and retail at Los Angeles International Airport. According to Westfield, the upgrade brings together a vibrant design, local restaurants and signature retail, creating a more holistic customer journey.

  • CVS Health opens first pharmacy within Target in N.C.

    The first of the pharmacy-within-a-store concepts showcasing the CVS Health and Target partnership went live Wednesday morning in the Charlotte, N.C. market. CVS Pharmacy and Target executives participated in a grand opening celebration at the Target store on Weddington Road in Wesley Chapel.

  • Baker Katz acquires 30,000 sq. ft. of land in Houston

    Houston -- Baker Katz, an X Team International partner and full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in retail tenant representation, investment sales, and project development and leasing, announced that it has purchased 30,000 sq. ft. of land in Houston and completed a 7,000-sq.-ft. lease on behalf of Advance Auto Parts. Construction will slated to begin this month with an opening in May 2016.

  • Longtime Genesco president steps down

    Genesco Inc. will be on the hunt for a new leader after its longtime president stepped down Tuesday.

    The company announced that Genesco senior VP and president Ken Kocher has resigned. Kocher is expected to remain employed by the company in a consulting capacity for up to six months. The company has begun a search for Kocher's successor. In the interim, Genesco chairman, president and CEO Robert J. Dennis will act as the group's president.

  • Study: Customer experience drives demand for this technology

    Consumer demand for more control over their shopping environment is driving growth in one particular technology category.

    According to a new study from market research firm Technavio, “Global Self-service Kiosk Market 2016-2020,” the market size of the global self-service kiosk market is predicted to reach close to $18 billion in revenue by 2020. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% between 2016, when the market is expected to be roughly $14 billion, and 2020.

  • Sephora pays more than lip service to mobile experience

    Specialty beauty retailer Sephora is launching a new mobile tool that eases the process of selecting a lip color.

    Sephora is now offering a feature called Sephora Visual Artist on its existing Sephora To Go consumer mobile application. Sephora Virtual Artist utilizes a smartphone’s camera to map a user’s lip location and shape using technology developed by facial visualization provider ModiFace.

  • Home Depot embarks on spring hiring spree

    The Home Depot is gearing up for the busy spring selling season with the hire of more than $80,000 seasonal employees.

    The retailer is hiring for sales, operations and cashier positions across all departments, which range from the lumber aisle to the Pro desk and the outside garden.

    Additionally, Store Merchandising Execution Teams are also looking for associates to set up displays, maintain store appearance and keep products customer-ready.

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