Batteries Plus on track for more expansion with 45 new stores in 2023Batteries Plus continues to maintain momentum after a record-breaking 2022. JCPenney names chief customer officerThe digital chief at JCPenney is taking on new responsibilities. Does Gen Z care about creators? A new survey reveals the extent that online creators influence the purchase decisions of Gen Z consumers. Ikea to invest over $2.2B in new U.S. stores, pickup sites during next three years Ikea is making its largest investment in the U.S. since it opened here 40 years ago. Fashion brand Valentino incorporates AI into customer chat Valentino is allowing customers to communicate with everyday language via its app. Uber rolls out delivery robots in new market Uber is bringing robotic food deliveries to an additional state. Amazon launches industry effort to stop online counterfeiting Amazon is enabling online retailers to cooperatively combat the sale of counterfeit goods on their platforms. Supreme Court vindicates Mall of America’s right to retain control of an anchor space Ex-Sears CEO Eddie Lampert’s plan to maintain the chain’s $10 annual rent on its store and sub-lease it goes awry. Saks expands VIP program with omnichannel experiences Saks is taking its invite-only loyalty program beyond its digital roots. Study: Consumer optimism, spending, travel plans up despite recession concerns Consumers are feeling more optimistic these days and it’s reflected in their spending and vacation plans. First Previous 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 Next Last