Giant Tiger streamlines inventory management for franchiseesA Canadian discount retailer is integrating inventory forecasting and replenishment for its distribution centers and franchise store locations. Consumer sentiment unexpectedly falls in FebruaryU.S. consumer sentiment regarding expectations for the next six months fell to a six-month low in February as Americans — particularly lower-incomer consumers — grew more pessimistic about their financial outlook. Three Solutions to Gain Customers’ Love — on Valentine’s Day and Beyond As Valentine’s Day approaches, here are a few suggestions for winning the hearts of your shoppers – through technology. Five Below to open 170 to 180 stores in 2021 Five Below isn’t letting the pandemic stop its national expansion. North Face, Timberland parent company in new actions to advance racial equity VF Corp. is implementing new programs and actions to advance racial equity in the company — and beyond. Tractor Supply, Shipt, Petco, Eyemart Express offer vaccine stipends to employees The list of companies offering their employees incentives to receive the COVID-19 vaccine grows longer every day. Food Lion accepts online SNAP payments for Instacart orders A regional grocer is the latest retailer to accept federal benefit payments for eligible online orders. Nike brings ‘Live’ store format to its birthplace Nike has expanded its small-format Nike Live retail concept to its birthplace of Eugene, Ore. Podium names new product, engineering execs A leading customer messaging platform has appointed a new chief product officer and executive VP of engineering, among other recent key hires. Survey: Customers are amenable to augmented reality Augmented reality may be a leading-edge technology, but consumers appear comfortable in using it when they shop. Captain D’s to open 15 new locations; launching new ‘Express’ format Captain D’s is looking to expand its footprint via a new format. Shopify continues social expansion with Facebook payment integration A major e-commerce platform is facilitating payments for its retailers on Facebook and Instagram. First Previous 1542 1543 1544 1545 1546 Next Last