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Amazon opening three Kansas supply chain facilities
Amazon’s plans for Kansas include two new one million-sq.-foot fulfillment centers.
Best Buy teams with Accenture to accelerate tech innovation; increase diversity
Best Buy Co. Inc. is teaming with Accenture to advance the retailer’s technology strategy and to add diverse talent to its digital and technology team.

Sept./Oct. digital edition of Chain Store Age is online now

The September/October digital issue of Chain Store Age spotlights the annual Top 100 U.S. Retailers report, with the companies ranked by revenue.
Consumer confidence continues to rise

After two months of significant positive growth, American consumer confidence in October is at its highest observed point since March of this year, despite much volatility.
Meijer makes in-store pickup more accessible

Meijer now lets customers pick up online orders at all stores, and membership is not required.
Target more than doubles Deal Days sales; starting Black Friday early

Competing with Amazon Prime Day paid off for Target.
Retail sales up in September with impressive year-over-year gains

Retail spending continued to grow in September led by a strong rebound in apparel.
Amazon wastes no time with new Holiday Dash promotion

After taking a one-day pause following Prime Day, Amazon is jump-starting its Black Friday sale.
VF Q2 earnings, sales top Street; raises dividend

VF Corp. turned in a better than expected second-quarter performance fueled by a surge in online demand and growth in China.
Study: Amazon passes $10 billion in Prime Day sales

Amazon experienced 45% year-over-year growth in revenue for its sixth annual Prime Day sales extravaganza, according to Digital Commerce.
Is Prime Day part of the ‘new normal’?

Nobody questions the success of Amazon Prime Day, but has retail simply adjusted to it?
CPG: Strong September sales bode well for holiday; forecasts 5.8% growth

Stellar sales in September should lead the way to a surprisingly strong holiday for retailers.