Maia Jenkins
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- 11/8/2023
Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Departs as Company Rebrands to 'Beyond'
Just months after overseeing Overstock.com's acquisition of struggling retail giant Bed Bath & Beyond, CEO Jonathan Johnson has left the company. On the same day, the company unveiled its new official name, Beyond, Inc. - 11/7/2023
Starbucks Elevates the Employee Experience Through Extended Benefits
Starbucks is making strides to offer a more compelling value proposition to its associates, building out its benefits based on feedback gathered from its employees. - 11/6/2023
Michaels Unveils Digital Marketplace for Makers and Sellers
The arts and crafts retailer’s new digital platform offers a variety of categories including jewelry, home décor, art, accessories, crafting arts, bath and beauty, and clothing. Get the details. - 11/1/2023
Walmart Supercharges Store and Supply Chain Upgrades Ahead of Holiday Season
The retailer is revving up for the holiday season (and beyond) with a series of ambitious store improvements and supply chain upgrades. Get the details. - 10/30/2023
Crocs Launches Takeback Pilot Program
Crocs has initiated a retail takeback pilot program, aimed at enhancing its sustainability and circular economy efforts. The program encourages shoppers to bring their old Crocs shoes to select stores in ten states across the country, regardless of their condition. - 10/25/2023
The Best AI for Your Business Might Not Be What You Think
Artificial intelligence has been making news all year, but the hype might steer retail leaders toward the wrong AI use cases for their business. Learn more. - 10/23/2023
Macy’s Debuts Immersive Virtual Retail Experience
Macy’s is dipping a toe into the metaverse with the launch of its digital fashion platform, mstylelab. Get the details. - 10/18/2023
Amazon, Walmart, and Others Take Action to Build Back Trust in the Age of AI
A coalition of cross-industry companies – including Amazon – is uniting in an effort to ensure the trustworthiness of reviews online, while Walmart is pledging a commitment to more responsible AI. - 10/18/2023
Vitamin Shoppe Enhances Point-of-Sale Experience and Promotions Capabilities
The retailer is rolling out upgrades to its POS and promotions offerings with a view to creating a more seamless customer experience across all channels and chains. - 10/16/2023
Walmart to Break Ground on Next-Gen California Fulfillment Center
Set to opening in 2026, the new space will be the fifth of Walmart’s “next generation” facilities bringing associates, technology, and machine learning together with a view to providing faster shipping and delivery to customers.