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Ron Johnson’s Enjoy Technology Files for Bankruptcy, Set to be Sold

Retail TouchPoints

Ron Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Enjoy Technology. Six years later, Johnson might answer that question differently — his “commerce-at-home” startup Enjoy Technology filed for bankruptcy on June 29, 2022, after a series of setbacks including staffing shortages and dwindling liquidity. His response: “Going to JCPenney.”

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It’s Time!! Augment Human Ingenuity With AI To Scale Creativity

Forrester eCommerce

Technology plays a significant role in helping firms unleash creative innovation. AI Is Maturing Fast And Is Getting Better At Increasing Human Creativity In 2014, […]. AI Is Maturing Fast And Is Getting Better At Increasing Human Creativity In 2014, […]. Artificial intelligence is a perfect example.

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Nordstrom Names Ex-Target and Walmart CFO to Top Financial Post

Retail TouchPoints

Smith brings extensive experience in retail finance posts, including serving as CFO at Walmart from 2010 to 2014 and at Target from 2015 to 2020. This is the second Nordstrom C-suite appointment in recent weeks: the retailer named Jason Morris as its new Chief Technology and Information Officer in April.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

This includes implementing robust security protocols, regular system audits, employee training and investing in advanced cybersecurity technologies. In the store environment, retailers need to evaluate the physical security of POS terminals and self-scanning technology.

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Reuters: Kroger and Albertsons Seek Sale of Up to 300 Stores to Ease Merger Concerns

Retail TouchPoints

FTC Chair Lina Khan has cited the failure of divestitures in the 2014 Albertsons and Safeway merger as a reason for the agency to be skeptical about the merits of such a move. The key focus for the FTC as it investigates the divested stores will be their financial viability, antitrust experts told Reuters.

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Cooler Screens Sues Walgreens for Ending Smart Door Agreement

Retail TouchPoints

In-store digital media startup Cooler Screens is suing Walgreens , previously one of the highest-profile adopters of its technology, which integrates smart screens onto cooler doors to power in-store advertising. The company also has agreements in place with Kroger and Circle K.

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Etsy Moves Executive Following Depop CEO Resignation

Retail TouchPoints

At General Atlantic Partners she was a growth equity investor in technology businesses. Since joining Etsy in 2014 as Senior Product Manager of Ads, Daniel has held multiple roles including leading the development of the company’s selling platform, advertising products, marketing technology, data enablement and personalization products.

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