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Capitol siege nearly continues at Alaska mall
Alaskan extremist groups intent on carrying protests over 2020 election results to The Dimond Courthouse in Juneau, Alaska, came close to taking it to the Dimond Center Mall in Anchorage instead.
Walgreens to launch credit card, prepaid debit card
Walgreens is expanding into financial services as it looks to drive loyalty.

Trademark to re-do North Point Mall that Brookfield returned to its lender

The New York Life Insurance Company has hired Trademark Property Company to manage and redevelop the 1.3 million-sq.-ft. North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Ga.
Target holiday same-store sales up 17.2%; ‘strong’ sales trends extend into new year

Target Corp.’s emphasis on a cozy and comfy holiday at home resonated with customers as the company reported strong holiday sales — online and in-store —and market share gains across its entire product portfolio.
Digital sales fuel Albertsons’ Q3 sales as grocer tops Street

Albertsons Companies posted better-than-expected third-quarter results as online and pandemic-driven sales gave a boost to the grocer’s top and bottom lines.
Citi Trends to open at least 100 new stores by end of fiscal 2023

Citi Trends is bullish on store growth amid strong holiday sales.
Gartner: Four steps to stay competitive with supply chain disruptors

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) of traditional organizations need to adapt their strategies to meet the challenges of digital giants and start-ups.
Chick-fil-A tops in fast-food brand ‘intimacy’

Chick-fil-A is tops when it comes to forming emotional bonds with customers.
Amazon applies machine learning to fresh grocery experience

Amazon is ensuring Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores and online deliveries both meet localized customer demand.
Bed Bath & Beyond adds marketing firepower

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has appointed two new strategic marketing leaders.
Walmart to test grocery deliveries to customer homes via a ‘smart’ cooler

Walmart is once again expanding competition with Amazon in grocery delivery
Five Below holiday sales jump

Five Below’s holiday sales exceeded its expectations.