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CVS unveils new beauty lines
CVS is taking steps to expand its offerings in the highly lucrative beauty category with three new collections.
Starbucks adds 50 million shares to repurchase plan
Seattle - Starbucks Corp. is looking to increase its corporate ownership stake. The retailer has authorized the repurchase of an additional 50 million shares of the company's common stock under its ongoing share repurchase program.

This authorization has no expiration date and is in addition to the 11 million shares that remained available for repurchase as of June 28, 2015 under an existing authorization.

Rite Aid helps students gear up for school

Rite Aid stores are hoping to attract more back-to-school shoppers with a new assortment of supplies, including affordable electronics and dorm room decor.

“We know that students and parents are looking for a stress-free and seamless transition as summer winds down and the new school year starts,” said Tony Montini, Rite Aid executive vice president of merchandising. “With our 4,600 convenient locations, large assortment of products and great prices, our customers will find everything they need to succeed and stand out this school year.”
Tmall brings same-day groceries to China

Beijing, China - Tmall.com, an online shopping platform run by Alibaba Group, is launching same-day grocery delivery services to residents of Beijing. Beijing residents who order from Tmall’s supermarket before 11 a.m. will be eligible for the delivery service, called Tmall Supermarket.

Tmall is partnering with Cainiao, the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group, to deliver the service, In the future, Tmall Supermarket and Cainiao plan to roll-out same-day delivery services to Shanghai and other Chinese cities.
Smart shoppers using smart phones this BTS season

The pervasiveness of smartphones is making this back-to-school season the most technology-influenced ever, and a new study from Synchrony Financial provides fresh insight on the impact digital tools are having.
Resolving Ongoing Inventory Issues from West Coast Port Disputes, Harsh Winter

Though it’s been months since the West Coast port disputes were in the headlines, retailers are still struggling to return inventory levels back to normal after the incident and an abnormally long, cold winter resulted in serious supply chain and inventory disruptions.
City Sports tries for touchdown on personalization

Boston-based sporting goods retailer City Sports has a new tech partner to help the company offer a more personalized shopping experience across channels.

City Sports says it has selected BlueConic as the platform to translate customer intent into action.
Office Depot leveling BTS playing field

Retailers tend to be at their charitable best during key seasonal periods and that’s been the case with Office Depot and back-to-school season for the past 15 years.
Infographic: Base in-store promotions on consumer behavior

Palo Alto, Calif. – Driving ROI from in-store promotions requires a deep understanding of consumer behaviors and needs.

In a new infographic, promotional technology and services provider Eversight offers nine behavioral insights to help retailers more effectively target consumers with their in-store promotional campaigns.

Click here for the infographic.
Target opens Cyber Fusion security center