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Nordstrom Adds 5 More Indochino Shop-in-Shops

Nordstrom is expanding its shop-in-shop partnership with custom apparel brand Indochino by adding five new locations, bringing the total number of Indochino…

Starbucks Commits to Solar Purchases that will Power Illinois Communities

Starbucks has committed to long-term purchases of renewable energy generated by community solar provider Nexamp, anchoring the deployment of more than 40…

Tuckernuck Boosts Holiday Conversions 304% With MNTN Performance TV

Tuckernuck, an omnichannel lifestyle retail brand that sells classic yet unique apparel and gifts, needed a scalable advertising channel that it could…

Casey’s Expands Reach in Texas with Acquisition of 198 CEFCO C-Stores

Convenience store chain Casey’s General Stores has agreed to acquire Fikes Wholesale, owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores. The all-cash transaction is valued…

Colorado Court Puts Kroger-Albertsons Merger on Hold

A Denver District Court judge has stopped the Kroger-Albertsons merger in its tracks, cancelling a planned Aug. 12 hearing and setting a…

How Store Design Teams are Thinking About Sustainability

Today’s store design teams are facing mounting pressures. More than three-quarters (76%) of respondents to Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience…

Are Errors Hindering B2B Commerce Growth?

Is your web store a partner in your success or a saboteur hindering your growth? Your buyers expect accuracy, flexibility and a…

Retail Media: Everything You Need to Know

For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. Whether you’re looking for a…

‘You Sunk My Battleship!’: Toys ‘R’ Us Shops to Open at Navy Exchange Stores

WHP Global has licensed Toys ‘R’ Us shops for two Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) stores, with plans for additional locations in…

Dick’s Makes Olympic Play with Team USA Partnership, Plans to go for Gold at 2028 Games

As the Olympics kick off in Paris, Dick’s Sporting Goods has been awarded the title of Official Sporting Goods Retail Provider of…

Sam’s Club Brings Advertising to App-Based Scan & Go Checkout Experience

The Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP), the retailer’s media network, is launching display ads in the Scan & Go mobile checkout experience, with the…

Michaels Expands Delivery Options via DoorDash and Uber Eats

Michaels will expand same-day delivery from its 1,200+ stores through new partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats. The arts and crafts retailer…

Exclusive: Automated Voice Agents are Hurting Customer Retention

Everyone’s been there — you try your mightiest to get the machine on the other end of the phone to understand what…

Retail’s Boundary-Breakers: 20 Industry Leaders Challenging the Status Quo

Level Up Your Retail Loyalty Strategy with Smart Gamification

As the retail landscape has become increasingly digital, gamification has evolved from a cool trend to a proven strategy. In fact, a 2023…

Walmart Leases Space for Senior-Focused Primary Care in 23 Locations

Walmart will lease clinical space for senior-focused primary care centers at 23 Walmart Supercenter stores in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas. Health…

Southwest Airlines Taps TikTok Creators to Offer ‘Shoppable Flights’

Southwest Airlines is partnering with creators in various subcultures of TikTok to both highlight travel inspiration and offer an easy way to book…

Boxed.com Relaunches Under New Ownership

Bulk essentials retailer Boxed.com has been relaunched by online wholesale retailer MSG Distributors, which acquired the brand out of bankruptcy in 2023….

Conn’s to Close 71 Stores Following Bankruptcy Filing

Conn’s Home Plus, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas on July 23 according to multiple…

For Kid-Friendly Stores, Safety and Engagement Go Hand-in-Hand

Gen Alpha is forecast to become the largest generation in history, reaching more than 2 billion worldwide by 2025, according to GWI…

Striking the Balance Between Fraud Prevention and Seamless Customer Experiences

The rise in digital purchases has created both opportunities and challenges for retailers. Today, nearly two-thirds of adult consumers globally use digital…

The Art of Architectural Design and AV Technology in Brand Storytelling

Picture walking into a high-end retail store where every detail, from the shifting lights to the interactive displays, tells a compelling story…

Top 2024 Trends & Predictions Check-In

In December 2023, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its latest Industry Trends & Predictions Report, a multi-media experience featuring insights from 15 of the…

Amazon Teams with Better Business Bureau to Sue Fake Review Site

Amazon and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) have jointly filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down ReviewServiceUSA.com, a site that allegedly attempted…

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