As reports about U.S. pharmacy consolidation increase, Walgreens Boots Alliance could be closer to selling hundreds of stores in order to get U.S. regulatory approval for its Rite Aid acquisition. Fred’s Pharmacy revealed that it was in talks with a Walgreens partner. However, management at Fred’s warned that there is no guarantee that the deal will happen. However, […]
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Petco Launches a Service-Oriented Store Model
Petco has left behind its big-box roots and is now opening a new type of retail store. This will offer pet-friendly amenities like dog baths, play yards, and treats that are suitable for humans to appeal to picky pet owners who might otherwise shun the main brand. The PetCoach pilot store in San Diego County, which […]
Predictive Analytics, Omnichannel Fulfillment Help ALDO Group Be More Profitable
ALDO Group is a retailer, designer and manufacturer of footwear and accessories. It has 3,000 points worldwide of sales. After thorough due diligence, ALDO announced it had partnered with Celect to optimize its order fulfillment goals. Marc Chretien (Director of E-Commerce Operations at the ALDO Group) discusses how the retailer uses predictive analytics to make better, faster, and more […]
Party City opens 50 Toy Pop Up Stores
Party City will Open 50 Toy City Pop-Up Stores This Year after Toys”R”Us closes its last stores this week. Party City announced yesterday that it will open temporary locations in conjunction with its Halloween City pop up shops in “optimal markets” where it discovered “attractive leasing possibilities. Due to a shortage of stores, many retailers have been […]
Competing with Digital Giants: How Brick and Mortar Can Fight Back With Data
We’ve all been there. Pajamas too early (or late!) It is rare for shops to open and, even if they do, traffic and crowds can be annoying. It is much easier to shop online using the bright, warm blue light of your phone or computer. Price matching is as easy as switching between tabs on your browser. The […]
Victoria’s Secret Plans To Go Private; Les Wexner to Resign
CNBC reported that Victoria’s Secret will be going private. Victoria’s Secret was once a powerful and popular lingerie brand. Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm, made the deal that shows how little value Victoria’s Secret has had in recent years. The firm will purchase a 55 percent stake in Victoria’s Secret from L Brands. Les Wexner, L Brands […]
Yahoo Mail Now Offers Groceries Shopping
Today, Verizon Media announced the launch Groceries From Walmart, a Yahoo Mail feature which allows users to browse, add groceries to cart and buy essential groceries from Walmart. Verizon Media claims that this is the first time email users have been able to fill out a shopping basket directly from their inbox. This streamlines their shopping experience and […]
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