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Nordstrom Rack rebrands amid expansion — here are new locations and new logo
Nordstrom Rack is going back to the future — with an update.
IBM: Consumer goods companies apply technology to sustainability
A new study reveals the sustainability strategies and solutions being used by consumer goods companies.

Dick’s Sporting Goods to expand House of Sport concept to Boston

Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding the footprint of its experiential store concept to one the country’s most sports-obsessed cities.
Love’s adds new type of locations via acquisition

Love’s Travel Stops has completed its acquisition of EZ Go, from Oklahoma-based Carey Johnson Oil Company.
Eastern shipping ports are now busier than West Coast ones

Growth of ports on the East Coast have been accelerated by prolonged labor negotiations in SoCal, says Marcus & Millichap.
Amazon takes on ChatGPT with next-gen AI platform

The leading-edge artificial intelligence (AI) space has a new, highly influential player.
Online discount grocer Martie plots nationwide expansion

An online-only grocery store that sells heavily discounted shelf-stable items is expanding its digital footprint.
American Eagle hatches resale, AR shopping programs

American Eagle is joining the resale trend and offering a curated apparel collection for shopping via augmented reality (AR) app.
U.S. consumer sentiment inches up in April — so do inflation expectations

The index that measures what consumers think about current economic conditions rose to 68.6 in April from 66.3 in March.
Albertsons integrates Apple data into digital health platform

Albertsons Companies Inc. is offering rewards to Apple Watch and iPhone users who meet their fitness goals.
Three strategies to help brands thrive in an ‘up and down’ economy

Inflation is a persistent issue that is impacting consumers and businesses alike.
Fast-casual chain WaBa Grill transforms network infrastructure

WaBa Grill Franchise is creating a standard solution framework that can be replicated by franchisees.