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Four Keys to Cyber Security: Protecting restaurants and retailers from data breaches
Restaurants and retailers around the country continue to be plagued with the threat of cyber-attacks. Target, Eddie Bauer, Walmart, Wendy's, O'Charley's, are just a few of the major brands recently affected by data breaches, leaving millions of consumers' credit card information at risk.
Report: Amazon’s Elements brand offers invite-only vitamins
Amazon is once again expanding its commitment to private label. The online giant’s Elements line, which was originally launched as a baby products line, quietly introduced a vitamins and supplements category on Feb. 21 — the first addition to the Elements brand in years, according to TechCrunch.

Online clothing retailer opens seventh location

A Nordstrom-owned retailer that offers personalized styling services for men and women has made its Boston debut. Trunk Club has opened an 18,000-sq.-ft. Clubhouse location on Boylston Street. The store carries ready-to-wear for men and women, along with men's custom clothing.
Report: New robot controlled by user’s brain

The newest robots like the way their controllers think. Rather than relying on touch screens and artificial intelligence, a new “droid” is controlled by a user’s brain responses, according to ReCode.
KAI Total Pavement Management takes top honors

KAI Total Pavement Management was recognized with Best Parking Lot Pavement Project award at the 2017 National Pavement Expo awards ceremony. KAI Total Pavement Management received the award for the parking improvements project at the Target store in Kalispell, Montana.
Rural lifestyle chain promotes exec to finance chief

Coinciding with its management transition plan announced last summer, Tractor Supply Co. appointed Kurt Barton to senior VP, CFO and treasurer. Barton succeeds Anthony Crudele, who retired after serving as CFO for the past 11 years. Crudele and Barton have worked together over the last seven months to ensure a smooth transition of all responsibilities, according to the retailer.
Penney adds cybersecurity expert to board

J.C. Penney Company has added a former senior advisor to the director of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), to its board of directors. Debora Plunkett is joining the Penney board. Possessing extensive experience in cybersecurity, information assurance and innovation in information security, Plunkett has a deep understanding of the data-driven and interconnected world of today, the retailer said.
Saks Off 5th continues Canadian expansion

Saks Fifth Avenue is adding to its store fleet up north. On Thursday, March 9, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th will open two new locations in the greater Toronto area, “This month marks our one year anniversary of entering the Canadian market, and we’re excited to continue our Canadian expansion with two new stores in the GTA,” said Jonathan Greller, president, Saks Off 5th and Gilt.
Yeti, Austin

A cool store from a cooler (literally) and drinkwear company, Yeti’s first physical outpost celebrates the fast-growing brand, which is known for standing up to the harshest conditions.
Walgreens names new CIO

Walgreens Boots Alliance had named a successor to chief information officer Abhi Dhar, who announced in February his intent to resign in order to pursue an entrepreneurial venture. The company has tapped Steve Turner, who currently serves as Walgreens VP service delivery and infrastructure, as VP and chief information officer, effective April 1.