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June 2022
June 17
Petco Health and Wellness Launches Farm & Pet Supply Pet Centers
These stand-alone rural locations will be a one-stop-shop for health and wellness services that cover not only pets, but also farm animals like horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and more. Learn more.
June 13
Panera Introduces No Seating, Rapid Pickup Restaurant Model
The new bakery-cafe model will feature a dual drive-thru with a dedicated rapid pick-up lane and other digitally powered elements. Get more details.
June 10
David’s Bridal Doubles Down on Data: Driving Loyalty for a Love-Themed Brand
EVP, chief marketing and IT officer of David’s Bridal Kelly Cook tells RIS how the company shifted gears during a pandemic to strengthen loyalty even as weddings were shuttered. Learn more.
June 08
Walmart Makes Truck-Sized Commitments to Reduce Emissions
Here’s a breakdown of how Walmart plans to reduce emission across the transportation segment.
June 06
Huntington Beach Amazon Fresh to Offer ‘Just Walk Out’ Shopping
All transactions can be completed virtually, using consumers’ saved card information to fund the purchase. Learn more.
May 2022
May 27
Best Buy Grows Digital Capabilities, Bets on Experience Stores
The brand is looking to optimize its workforce, reimagine its physical presence, and make investments to provide a better, more seamless shopping experience. Learn more.
May 25
Pacsun Joins ComplexLand Metaverse Event, Marries Virtual and Physical Shopping
Pacsun is jumping further into the metaverse by participating in ComplexLand 3.0 — a virtual, multi-day festival where visitors can shop for exclusive products. Learn more.
May 18
Sportsman’s Warehouse Names Ex-Ross Stores Exec Sruti Patnaik New CIO
She will be responsible for leading the company’s IT efforts and expanding omni-channel capabilities. Get the details.
May 18
Walmart Doubles Down on Data Monetization and Retail Media, Battles Inflation
Despite challenges, the company’s consistent investment into additional profit centers like retail media and data monetization are proving resilient and rewarding.
May 16
REI Adds Sylvia Wilks and Minnie Alexander to Co-Op Senior Leadership Team
REI Co-Op added two new members to its senior leadership team, naming Sylvia Wilks SVP, chief supply chain officer, and Minnie Alexander VP, general counsel and corporate strategy.
May 13
Crate & Barrel Adds Metaverse VP, Dollar Tree Hires Supply Chain Chief
Two companies, Crate & Barrel and Dollar Tree, have announced significant changes across their executive leadership teams.
May 10
Carhartt Names Chad Cornstubble SVP of D2C
As part of the senior leadership team, Cornstubble will be responsible for guiding the organization and its D2C team to engage new and existing consumers online and in retail stores.
May 06
Foot Locker Pivots to Adidas Partnership as Nike’s Presence Fades
The two companies announced an “enhanced” partnership focused on product innovation, elevated experiences, and deeper consumer connectivity.
May 06
CVS Exec Michele Driscoll Peels Back Curtain on Long-Term Loyalty
We sat down with Michele Driscoll, VP of customer engagement, loyalty, personalization and promotions at CVS Health, to get a deeper look into one of the longest running loyalty programs in the drug store space, and the overall landscape of loyalty i
May 05
Target Updates Leadership Team, Names Brett Craig New EVP and CIO
Target has made several changes to its leadership team, promoting existing staff to new roles and creating a new position focused on the brand’s end-to-end guest experience.
May 04
Walgreens Expands Leadership, Names Peters, Rauch, Visalatha to the Retail Products and Customer Team
Walgreens is bolstering its retail products and customer leadership team, announcing three new key appointments.