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Walmart Shutters Store No. 8 Innovation Incubator

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8 innovation unit, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, as the retailer seeks to cut costs and find new ways to develop and test new ideas. 8 workers have moved on to other internal jobs since its founding, and added that “the responsibility to shape the future of retail is now shared by all segments.”

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Retail Business Response Planning for Severe Weather Events

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That said, a common concern in the retail and hospitality space is how to efficiently maintain operations in the face of a severe weather event. Suppose a retail business does, indeed, need to temporarily adjust its mode of operations or close due to adverse weather. Receive the Right Information the First Time.

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Mall of America Adds Body-Worn Cameras to its Security ‘Layers’

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Security issues are top-of-mind with retailers: theft and threats of violence in retail locations are making headlines, including Target ’s recent announcement that it would close nine stores in four cities. Due to its size ( 5.6 Do they have harmful or criminal intent — or are they meeting their Tinder date for the first time?”

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Drew Barrymore Joins Grove Collaborative as Sustainability Advocate

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Saying she has been a fan of Grove Collaborative since she first discovered the company’s starter kit, actress and entrepreneur Drew Barrymore has both invested in the company and become its first-ever Global Brand and Sustainability Advocate. The campaign will run across multiple media channels including TV, social, radio and Out of Home.

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Pop-Ups Allow Luxury Brands to Get Just a Bit Funky

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But what about when a luxury retailer wants to have a bit of playful fun? Pop-ups give such brands an opportunity to let their hair down — and they also can help create an immediate climate of exclusivity and social media excitement. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): What makes pop-ups a good fit for the luxury sector?

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Madison Reed Raises Another $52 Million on the Heels of 130% Growth

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Launched in 2013 as a pure-play DTC business, Madison Reed expanded into wholesale through a partnership with Ulta Beauty in 2017 and recently began opening retail locations, dubbed Hair Color Bars. The company now operates 30 Hair Color Bars across the country and plans to double that by the end of 2021.

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Kroger Looks to Build on 2020 Growth by Accelerating Digital, ‘Leading with Fresh’

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Leadership pointed to two core areas for driving that growth: the fresh food segment and digital, which was described as “a growth engine” for the supermarket retailer, one of the nation’s biggest. . Kroger outlined plans to deliver total shareholder returns of 8% to 10% in 2021 at its virtual Investor Day, held March 31, 2021. on March 22.