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Report: Department store retailer keeps holiday hiring plans under wraps
Don’t expect to hear specifics about Kohl’s holiday workforce any time soon. Unlike other chains, including Target and Macy’s, that have announced their plans to hire thousands of temporary workers during the holiday season, Kohl’s is not discussing the number of seasonal hires its will make, according to CNBC.
Discount giant steps up hurricane relief efforts — again
Walmart is allocating more funds to hurricane relief. The discount giant announced that it will donate another $5 million in support of Hurricane Maria relief. This is in addition to its previous commitment of $35 million in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Supermarket retailer to test curbside pickup

Publix Super Markets is ramping up its grocery delivery services. Beginning Sept. 28, the supermarket chain will begin testing curbside grocery pickup at a store in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and another in Valrico, Florida. In addition, Publix's Metro-Atlanta stores will begin testing the service by the end of this year.
Report: Walmart eyes same-day delivery in New York City

Walmart could be making another bold move in the online delivery game. Speaking at an advertising industry event in New York City on Wednesday, Marc Lore, president and CEO of Walmart eCommerce U.S., said that he expects the chain to offer free, same-day delivery in New York City “very soon,” Bloomberg reported.
Foo Fighters to headline opening of The Wharf in D.C.

Washington, D.C.’s biggest new development, as well as its first waterfront development in decades, will open in grand fashion on Oct, 12 with an appearance by the Foo Fighters.
Party goods retailer bolsters store fleet with Halloween pop-up shops

Party City is getting ready for the Halloween rush. The party goods retailer plans to open up more than 270 Halloween City pop-up stores during its make-or-break season. These locations will bring the company’s store fleet up to more than 1,200 Party City and Halloween City retail outlets.
Report: Restaurant chain is latest data breach victim

Sonic has been targeted in a cyber-attack. The restaurant chain, which is known for drive-up ordering kiosks and roller skating waitresses, has confirmed it has suffered a data security breach. Specifically, the incident has jeopardized the security of credit cards from up to 5 million customers, according to KrebsOnSecurity, which first broke the news.
Unlikely partners collaborate on exclusive clothing line

What happens when a fast-fashion giant crosses a leading fast-food company? For two companies, it spurred a new fashion collection. Forever 21 and Taco Bell are teaming up to launch an apparel line called The Forever 21 x Taco Bell collection. The line features tops, bodysuits and cropped hoodies for women; a sweatshirt, hoodie and anorak jacket for men, and graphic tees, a pullover and hoodie for girls. All merchandise features each brand’s iconic graphics highlighted by a mix of vibrant prints and colors.
Congress Needs To Catch Up To Modern Retailing

Much of the retail world has closely watched recent events unfold in South Dakota over online sales taxes and nexus issues. South Dakota is leading the opposition against an arcane legal precedent that limits which retailers can be compelled by states to remit sales taxes for purchases consumers make online.
Study: Online retailers at risk of losing $2.1 billion this holiday season

More unauthorized product ads are hijacking the consumer experience — an issue that will cost retailers precious revenue this holiday season. As unauthorized product ads are injected into consumer browsers — and appear on retailer sites — consumers are distracted from the retailer’s offerings. This disruption – known as online journey hijacking – cuts directly into retailers’ revenue, an issue that could cost companies $2.1 billion this holiday season.