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Gap Inc. names CEO of Old Navy

Gap Inc. has made it permanent.
GameStop partners with Microsoft

GameStop Corp. has entered into a multi-year partnership with Microsoft Corp. to standardize the retailer’s business operations on the tech giant’s cloud solutions and hardware.
Staples stores will take online returns – even from other retailers

Staples is joining the contactless Express Returns network.
Survey: Consumers will still visit stores this holiday season despite concerns

Concerns about shopping in-store will affect traffic patterns this holiday season.
Survey: Prime Day leads Target, Walmart October sales events in two key metrics

Amazon should be pleased with consumer intentions for its upcoming Prime Day omnichannel sales extravaganza (Oct. 13-14).
Malls are outperforming outdoor centers in shopper dwell time

During the first week of September, traffic at outdoor shopping centers was 24.6% lower than a year ago.
Leslie’s files for IPO

Leslie’s is looking to enter the public arena.
Best Buy will hold its own version of Black Friday — on Prime Day

Best Buy is putting an early spin on Black Friday as it joins Target Corp. and Walmart in taking on Amazon Prime Day.
Gartner: Digital, trade, sustainability trends impact supply chain

Supply chains are in the middle of an evolution that will change how chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) operate, according to Gartner.
Williams-Sonoma making some in-store changes for the holidays

Williams-Sonoma will be offering some new services this holiday season as it looks to protect the health and safety of its store employees and customers.