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Nordstrom Inc. has adopted a so-called "poison pill" and announced the opening of three new stores.

Walmart Connect is expanding its capabilities, forming partnerships with various social channels and tech companies to allow advertisers to better utilize social media, entertainment, t-commerce, and live streaming via new ad formats. See which brands are already leveraging these tools.

Following the initial introduction of JCPenney Beauty in fall 2021, the company is preparing for a nationwide, in-store rollout. Learn about the company's focus on inclusivity.

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., has tapped Hsiao Wang as senior vice president and chief information officer of the organization. The appointment comes as the company is reinforcing its leadership and launching a tech-focused committee. Learn more.

RIS and several other brands within the EnsembleIQ portfolio have been recognized for their customer content, content marketing, and design. Learn more.

The retailers are some of the first to roll out a new capability, which will enable them to run their stores solely on iPhone.

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to highlight the top 10 best places to work in retail, segmented by large American retailers and small- and mid-sized American retailers. View the full list.

Many brands, especially small- and medium-sized businesses, often lack the resources to invest in lasting relationships with their customers. So what are the costs to look out for in today’s market and how can brands overcome these by generating valuable first-party data? Find out.

Target Corporation is allowing Brian Cornell to remain in the role of CEO for another three years. Traditionally, the company has enforced a retirement age of 65. Learn more.

Michael Saldaña, the retail operations and communications manager for UNTUCKit, says the company was able to get by with manual scheduling and timekeeping at the beginning. As their footprint began to expand, however, complications arose. Learn more.

Learn how Ulta Beauty has been using a low-code strategy to facilitate fast-paced experimentation for years.

Starbucks has revealed its next CEO, a little over five months after announcing Kevin Johnson was stepping down and Howard Schultz would return as interim CEO.

Retail apps are the window to reconnecting with customers in-store and forging stronger connections than ever – supporting customers’ new habits and heightened expectations for personalization, post-pandemic. Learn more.

Bed Bath & Beyond will be undergoing a serious strategic overhaul as it seeks new funding, sheds costs, and realigns on its store, merchandising, and inventory initiatives. The massive undertaking also includes changes to the company’s core leadership structure and store closures. Learn more.

Retailers must develop and upgrade their omnichannel solutions to meet customer demands. Benchmark the omnichannel solution testing conducted across the industry, and pinpoint where retailers can improve both their innovation and execution efforts.

Today’s customers expect a seamless and personalized experience regardless of where they choose to shop. Benchmark the current state of unified commerce platforms across the industry, and pinpoint where your peers are investing to create meaningful connections with customers.

Foot Locker is tapping former Ulta Beauty head Mary N. Dillon as its next CEO, while Hy-Vee has named a CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s retail operations.

Following disappointing results, after almost two years of positive profits and record revenue growth, Target has its eye on long-term strategies like store transformations and supply chain investments. Learn more.

Stabucks is experiencing a major leadership reshuffle as its COO John Culver departs and the company looks to restructure talent as part of its “Reinvention Plan.” Learn more and see who was named EVP, chief strategy and transformation officer.

RIS News has been shortlisted for an Eddie & Ozzie award from Folio. Get the details.

Kohl’s and Carhartt are both looking to strengthen their brand and marketing efforts through new leadership hires. Get the details.

Using the backdrop of RIS’ latest research, learn how to apply cutting edge workforce strategies to your own business to compete during this era of workplace innovation.

The company has launched its own digital innovation fund, Prima Ventures, which will invest $20 million in emerging tech startups that are looking to reshape the future of online and in-store experiences. Learn more.

RIS’ sixth annual look at the top women in retail technology salutes the female technologists redefining the industry. Learn which women are being honored for deploying game-changing solutions, leading exceptional teams, and reimagining retail.