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DoorDash expands robotic delivery to Miami; partners with Old Navy
DoorDash is using automated delivery robots in a new city and fulfilling orders for a specialty apparel brand.
Shoe Carnival rebranding store fleet under its Shoe Station banner
Shoe Carnival Inc. is changing its corporate name and consolidating its two brands under one banner.

Michaels' holiday plans include free in-store crafting events

Michaels' holiday plans include the opportunity for families to get creative together.
TravelCenters of America names retail veteran as CEO

TravelCenters of America (TA) has a new chief executive.
Pacsun unifies omnichannel commerce at POS

A leading youth fashion retailer is integrating mobile checkout, RFID-based inventory management, and seamless fulfillment.
Done Deal: VF completes sale of Dickies

VF Corp. is down to its three core brands.
Kim Kardashian's Skims valued at $5B; to ramp up store expansion

The popular shapewear and apparel brand co-founded by reality TV superstar and business entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has become even more valuable.
Conference Board: Consumers under 35 driving reduced spending on holiday gifts

Only consumers over the age of 65 are planning to spend more on both gifts and non-gift items this year than last.
Albertsons offers Uber One subscription perks to loyalty members

Members of both the free and paid Albertsons loyalty programs have access to free trials of the Uber One paid subscription program.
Too Good To Go, Whole Foods expand deal for discounted ‘surprise’ bags of groceries

Too Good To Go and Whole Foods Market are expanding its efforts to lessen food waste and provide affordable meals as grocery prices continue to rise.
Consumers have doubts about holiday shipping

Only one-in-three consumers has a high degree of confidence they will receive holiday packages by the delivery date.
Shipley Donuts debuts AI-powered online ordering assistant

A fast-growing donut chain is launching a new AI-powered tool to make ordering easier for guests.