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Discount Tire Acquires 25 Dunn Tire Locations

Discount Tire has purchased the retail tire and automotive maintenance operations of Dunn Tire, which provides parts and installations for brakes, lube…

DRINKS Sells Wine Insiders Brand to Focus on Core Alcohol Ecommerce Tech

Alcohol ecommerce solution DRINKS has sold the Wine Insiders brand, which it acquired in 2014, to the new brand management firm Full…

Macy’s Accelerates Small-Format Expansion Plans

Macy’s Inc. is betting big on going small, with plans to open up to 30 new small-format locations across the country in…

How Ebay is Separating Itself from the Marketplace Pack with a Focus on ‘Enthusiasts’

As it marks its 28th year in business, Ebay finds itself in a vastly different world than the one where it started….

Is Your Fulfillment Strategy Healthy Enough to Keep Pace with Customer Expectations?

By my recollection, the world of flexible fulfillment hit an inflection point about 15 years ago. It was at that point that…

Blue Apron Acquired by Marc Lore’s Wonder Group for $103 Million

Meal kit provider Blue Apron has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group, the food delivery and takeout…

TikTok Launches Generative AI Tool to Help Brands with Content Creation

TikTok has debuted a new AI-powered virtual assistant, the TikTok Creative Assistant, to “intelligently collaborate with brands and creators throughout their creative journey…

Destination XL and Untuckit Create Capsule Shirt Collection for Big and Tall Shoppers

Destination XL (DXL) has partnered with Untuckit on a capsule collection of its shirts in sizes and lengths never previously offered to…

A Beginner’s Guide to a Cookie-Free Marketing Strategy

It’s time to say goodbye to cookies. A full 60% of marketers believe the era of advertising cookies and IDs is coming…

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

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…

Toys ‘R’ Us Plans Brick-and-Mortar Rollout Beginning in 2024

WHP Global will roll out flagship-style Toys ‘R’ Us stores throughout the U.S. beginning next year in a partnership with Go! Retail…

Kohl’s Taps Tuesday Morning CEO as New Director of Stores

Kohl’s has hired a new Senior EVP and Director of Stores to help improve brick-and-mortar sales and productivity. Fred Hand, who has…

GameStop Names Ryan Cohen CEO — for a $0 Salary

Editor’s note: This story has been updated since it was published on Sept. 28. Just months after firing its previous CEO, Matt…

Has Amazon Marketplace Become a ‘Company Town’?

With our Editor’s Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest…

Gaining and Keeping Trust in the Age of AI: A Five-Point TRUST Framework for Deploying AI

Generative AI technology is progressing at breakneck speed and is predicted to change numerous aspects of our daily lives. With the wide…

Lululemon Partners with Peloton on Fitness Content, Pulls the Plug on Mirror

Lululemon and Peloton have entered a “multi-dimensional” agreement through which Peloton will be the exclusive digital fitness content provider for Lululemon, which…

Meta Debuts Suite of New AI Tools Including Chatbots, Celeb Voices and Image Editing

Meta debuted a series of new AI-powered tools for its social platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, at its annual developers…

Wawa Unveils New Store Design, Brick-and-Mortar Expansion Plans

Convenience store chain Wawa has unveiled its first “next generation” store design, in Henrico, Va., to showcase the company’s focus on designing…

Sycamore Partners Acquires Chico’s for $1 Billion

VC firm Sycamore Partners will purchase Chico’s FAS for $1 billion in a deal that will take the apparel retailer private. Shareholders…

What Shifts in Online Search Behavior Really Mean for Brands

We’ve all heard the stat — more shopping searches now start on sites like Amazon or TikTok than on traditional search engines….

Give the Gift of a Hyper-Personalized Shopping Experience this Holiday Season

The continued advancement of retail technology and ecommerce have set new standards for a quality online shopping experience. Todays’ customers expect seamless…

New Balance

New Balance’s new London store is the latest to embrace the brand’s overarching concept: “built to put people, not products, at the…

Shopify Invests in Wholesale Marketplace Faire, Expands Reach into B2B Ecommerce

Shopify has taken a stake in the B2B retail marketplace Faire and is establishing Faire as the recommended wholesale marketplace for its…

Citing Theft and Safety Issues, Target Closes 9 Stores in 4 States

Target will close nine stores in four cities on Oct. 21, 2023, saying theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety…

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