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More Amazon Lockers headed to the U.K.
Morrisons is leveraging its partnership with Amazon to deliver the next wave of convenience for its time-starved shoppers. The United Kingdom-based grocer plans to install hundreds of Amazon Lockers throughout its supermarkets this year, a move that allows customers to pick up Amazon orders at the store rather than wait for a home delivery.
Report: Mobile commerce hits its tipping point
Mobile retailing’s time has arrived. Mobile devices are beginning to dominate the commerce landscape, and retailers ready to capitalize on this trend will be successful at driving transactions for the shopping seasons to follow.

Study: Delivery time impacts online shoppers’ purchase decisions

Tom Cruise isn’t the only one with “a need for speed.” Now it is also a business imperative for online shoppers.
St. Georges Crossing reaches full occupancy

Boating goods retailer West Marine has leased 14,650 sq. ft. at St. Georges Crossing, bringing the Woodbridge, New Jersey, center to full occupancy. Leasing agent for the center, Levin Management, reports that several other centers in its portfolio have reached 100% occupancy in recent months, indicating renewed strength in both the economy and retail in the Northeast. Levin handles a portfolio of 95 properties in that region and in Mid-Atlantic states.
Tiffany names former railway exec as new finance head

Tiffany & Co. has hired Mark Erceg to become its next executive VP and CFO, effective Oct. 18, 206. Erceg, 47, who will be responsible for the company’s worldwide financial, indirect procurement and information technology functions, replaces Tiffany’s former CFO who left the retailer in May. Previously, Erceg was with Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, where he has served as executive VP and CFO since May 2015.
Report: Nasty Gal on hunt for a buyer

Apparel retailer Nasty Girl, one of the hottest apparel merchants on the Internet just a few years back, is looking for a possible buyer, Women’s Wear Daily reported.
New Lululemon store is a one-of-a-kind for retailer

Lululemon has opened a new concept store in Toronto that’s unlike anything the retailer has done to date. The 10,000-sq.-ft. store is part retail, part health food café, part gallery — and part practice studio, according to a report by torontolife.com. It even boasts a trailer. For more, and photos, click here.
Webinar: How to control energy costs in retail

Retailers can learn how to develop a strategic process for reducing one of their major facility operating expenses — energy — at Chain Store Age’s upcoming webinar, Understanding and Controlling Energy Costs in Retail.
Warehouse giant streamlines online experience

Shopping online shouldn’t be an overwhelming task. To help its members better navigate its digital club experience, BJ’s Wholesale Club enhanced its online and mobile shopping sites with streamlined membership processes, enhanced search and navigation features, and an improved online assortment.
Lowe’s welcomes new senior VP

James Han has joined Lowe's Cos. as senior VP of business development. In this new role, Han is responsible for accelerating the company's business development strategy which involves identifying and implementing growth opportunities through new and emerging businesses, exponential innovation and corporate ventures. He reports to chief development officer Richard Maltsbarger.
Survey: Retail sites pick up steam among consumer searches

Search engines are getting knocked down a peg when it comes to where consumers begin their online research. More than two-thirds (67%) of shoppers now begin their online searches on a retail site, not a search engine, according to “Browsing & Buying Behavior by Category: 2016,” a report from HookLogic.
Report: Whole Foods demonstrates advantages of rapid solar rollouts

A new report makes the case for taking a standardized approach to rapidly rollout of solar rooftop installations may An analysis by the Retail Industry Leaders Association and The Solar Foundation found that Whole Foods Market’s approach to rooftop solar installations in multiple facilities could be a valuable model for other retailers to consider.