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Chipotle moves ahead with kitchen robots, seamless stores
Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting advanced technologies to automate kitchen workflows and mobile-enable the store experience for customers.
Starbucks to open one store nearly every nine hours in China for next three years
Starbucks is celebrating two milestones in its largest market outside of the United States.

Walmart provides employees access to fertility care

Walmart Inc. is launching a partnership with a national family-building benefits provider.
SpartanNash taps CPG exec as new HR chief

Grocery retailer/distributor SpartanNash is naming an executive from Kellogg Company as senior VP, chief HR officer.
Leadership changes at PGA Tour Superstore

PGA Tour Superstore has promoted a company veteran to president and also named a new executive chairman.
Hudson’s Bay Company centralizes data protection

The parent company of retail banners including Hudson’s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue is securing its data on-premises and in the cloud.
Macy’s and Toys ‘R’ Us set to open in-store shops; release toy guide

Macy’s Inc. and Toys “R” Us are officially launching their partnership in time for the holidays.
BJ’s opening first store in Indiana

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. is continuing its expansion beyond its Northeast U.S. roots into its 18th state of operation.
Dick’s keeps holiday hiring level; to shut stores, DCs on Thanksgiving

Dick’s Sporting Goods is looking to take on a similar number of seasonal holiday associates as it has in the past two years and is giving store employees a Thanksgiving break.
Dollar Tree taps Advance Auto Parts exec as COO

Dollar Tree Inc. is naming a veteran retail and technology executive to oversee company operations.
Survey: Black Friday, Cyber Monday lose luster with holiday shoppers

The timing of when consumers will do their holiday shopping is shifting from years past.
Macy’s reveals holiday hiring plans

Macy’s is taking a cautious stance when it comes to staffing up for the holidays.