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Verishop Works With Westfield To Open Stores
December 12, 2019

To open 14 locations through next year, brand incubator and shopping website Verishop made a deal with U.S. mall owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. The companies said it would include a combination of permanent locations and pop-up shops, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Grocers Bolster Delivery Efforts With Small Warehouses
December 12, 2019

As grocers test out different approaches to get products to shoppers in a more efficient manner, food retailers are betting big on small warehouses to shore up their growing delivery operations. Walmart, Albertsons Cos. and other companies are creating small fulfillment centers close to locations...

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Home Depot Connects Opioid Addiction To Thievery Uptick
December 12, 2019

Executives at Home Depot said opioid addiction in the U.S. might be part of the reason for a recent escalation of thefts in its stores, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (Dec. 11).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Making The Frozen Foods Section Ground Zero For Retail Reinvention
December 12, 2019

As most people who found themselves in a grocery store during the chaotic pre-Thanksgiving period will probably recall: some days shopping in a store, even for relatively simple things, can be a pretty atrocious experience. Nothing seems to be in the right place, the signs...

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Kroger, Walgreens Pool Resources In Retail Procurement Alliance
December 11, 2019

Kroger and Walgreens are expanding their partnership to create a new group purchasing organization (GPO) called the Retail Procurement Alliance, which will pool resources to cut costs and advance innovation, the companies said in a press release on Wednesday (Dec. 11). Get the Full Story...

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Analysts Predict Even Darker Time Ahead For Department Stores
December 11, 2019

Department stores may well be heading for a less than happy holiday season, according to the experts, and an uncertain New Year. Moody’s Investors Service slashed its forecast for department stores this season — with expectations the sector will log as much as a 20...

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How Pharmacies Are Driving Retail Innovation
December 11, 2019

The nearly universal need for medication and other remedies is driving retail innovation via the pharmacy sector — and that includes the area of customer experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Upcycling Dog Treats Into Sustainable Snacks With eCommerce
December 11, 2019

To enable pet owners to feed their dogs snacks sourced from sustainable ingredients, innovators are upcycling products that might go to waste. Shameless Pets, in one case, offers an array of flavors from lobster to egg through its eCommerce website. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK Competition Regulator Eyes Amazon Deliveroo Stake
December 11, 2019

The United Kingdom’s regulator on competition and antitrust concerns has signaled that eCommerce giant Amazon’s stake in food delivery service Deliveroo may need additional examination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...