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3 Reasons Why Walmart Is Seeing Unstoppable E-Commerce Growth

Changes in customer shopping behavior throughout 2020 have accelerated the shift to e-commerce, and Walmart was “well positioned to catch and ride these waves," resulting in U.S. e-commerce sales swelling 79%. RIS takes a look at three things helping Walmart keep up with shifting shopper trends and demand.

Reopening the Doors of Retail and Restaurants

Operations have significantly changed this past year. One thing is clear, retailers and restaurateurs must adapt in order to stay in business.

Tailored Brands Expects to Exit Bankruptcy in November

Tailored Brands, parent of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, expects to successfully emerge from Chapter 11. Get the details.

4 Mistakes Retailers Make When Hiring

The top mistakes retailers are making in hiring that they must address in order to outlast the pandemic’s impact.

Symphony RetailAI Names Dale Grant CRO

Symphony RetailAI has named Dale Grant chief revenue officer, replacing Graeme Cooksley.

GoPuff Picks Up BevMo

E-commerce delivery provider GoPuff will acquire BevMo alcoholic beverage specialty retailer as it builds on its micro-fulfillment network.

2020 Retail Holiday Trends Report

How will retail stores navigate holiday season demands mid-pandemic? UKG surveyed 300 U.S. retailers to find out what’s in store for the 2020 holiday season. The 2020 Retail Holiday Trends Report examines how retailers are bracing their in-person store operations for the upcoming holiday season amid concerns around COVID-19

Pet Valu U.S. Closing All Stores

Specialty pet food and supplies retailer Pet Valu, Inc. will commence a wind down of its operations due to “severe impact from COVID-19.” Learn more.

Karen Lynch Named President/CEO of CVS Health

Karen Lynch has been named president and CEO of CVS Health, effective Feb. 1, 2021, replacing the retiring Larry Merlo.

Sharp and NEC Form Joint Venture

Sharp Corporation and NEC Corporation have formed a joint venture for B2B visual display solutions.

Bed Bath & Beyond Sees Path to Growth with Tech Spending

The retailer named a new SVP, general merchandising manager in advance of its first Investor Day.

Nordstrom and Ross Opening Stores

Despite shoppers hesitations to shop in person, Nordstrom and Ross are still growing their physical presence. Find out where the retailers are expanding.

Online Grocer Farmstead Appoints Sara Custer as Head of Operations

Online grocer Farmstead has hired Sara Custer as head of Operations.

Best Buy Advancing Talent Initiatives with New Tech Partnership

Best Buy's five-year partnering with Accenture is expected to advance its technology strategy, delivery and operations by furthering its work in data science, information security, product development, technology risk management and user experience design.