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Walmart Plans to Bring Automation to 65% of its Stores by 2026

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Walmart plans to introduce automation at nearly two-thirds of its stores and aims to have approximately 55 % of its fulfillment center volume move through automated facilities by the end of fiscal 2026. Expected benefits include improvements to in-stock rates , inventory accuracy and flow across stores, pickup services and delivery.

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Foot Locker to Boost Digital Investments 50% as it Aims for 25% Online Sales by 2026

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The improvements will not be limited to technology. They will include improvements to our processes and ways of working. Foot Locker also is targeting simpler improvements to its digital operations. We will move from legacy platforms with heavy customization to a modern architecture that is scalable and futureproof for growth.

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Target Expands Drive-Up Returns Service to All 2,000 Stores

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The retailer expects to upgrade all of its nearly 2,000 locations by the end of the summer in a bid to improve omnichannel convenience for its customers. Target is rolling out its Drive Up Returns service nationwide following a successful pilot test.

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Mango Plans to Open 500 Stores Worldwide Under New Strategic Plan

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through 2026. Mango reaffirmed its focus on physical retail in its 2024-2026 Strategy — a broad vision and roadmap for growth that includes a refined value proposition, digital expansion plans, executive leadership updates and more. India, Italy and Spain are the other store “homes” planned for the coming years.

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DSW Plans to Double Sales of Private Label Brands Over Next 5 Years

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The company — which operates 650 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company banners —announced plans to nearly double sales of its owned brands, from 19% of the business to one-third by fiscal 2026 (the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027).

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How Data and Tech Power Jewelry Brand Pandora’s Mission to ‘Give a Voice to People’s Loves’

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The ultimate goal is to deliver personalized, omnichannel experiences to customers in all of Pandora’s 100 markets. Central to this effort will be transitioning to SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, an endeavor that won’t be completed until 2026.

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BJ’s Joins the Fast-Growing Retail Media Club

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We are thrilled to collaborate with Microsoft and offer brand partners a highly effective, omnichannel approach in order to increase brand exposure to our members,” said Rachael Vegas, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer at BJ’s Wholesale Club in a statement. We’re seeing something like 50 retail networks launched in the U.S.

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