QVC, HSN launch on another smart TV platformThe QVC and HSN streaming services are expanding to another new platform. Retail C-Suite Moves: May ScorecardHere’s a look at the major C-suite appointments that occurred in May (listed in the order they were announced.) Five Below on track to open 200-plus stores; convert 400 stores to new format Five Below is continuing its aggressive expansion even as its customers face “multiple macro headwinds. Midwest grocery retailer Strack & Van Til optimizes fresh food Strack & Van Til is automating manual processes for fresh food operations, including produce, meat, deli, and dairy. Gopuff extends retail media network beyond CPG advertisers Gopuff is entering a new partnership to enable brands across multiple verticals to target its shoppers with ads. Walmart pilots two new in-store ad formats Advertisers participating in the Walmart Connect retail media network will have two new options to target customers in stores. Generative AI – not just for chatbots anymore Retailers are rapidly finding uses for generative artificial intelligence (AI) that go beyond customer service chatbots. Newegg launches AI-based home product shopping experience Newegg Commerce Inc. is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance how customers interact with its site. Aldi opens virtual convenience store Aldi is partnering with a leading grocery technology company to sell convenience items from a dedicated online storefront. Dollar General dials back Popshelf expansion; Q1 sales, earnings miss Dollar General reported a tough quarter as its core customers cut back on non-essential spending. The discounter also reduced its full-year outlook. First Previous 212 213 214 215 216 Next Last