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PetSmart exec joins C-suite at Guitar Center
Kristin Shane will fill the role effective immediately, where she will be responsible for product, promotions, visual merchandising, omni-channel experience and activations.
Zenni centralizes product information management
Zenni Optical is helping ensure consistent and accurate product data across its enterprise.

Marc Lore-led food startup raises $700M; plans 90 stores by 2025

Wonder, the food startup founded by the former head of e-commerce at Walmart, has significant new funds and ambitious expansion plans.
Marco's Pizza to enter Mexico in 2024

Ohio-based pizza chain Marco’s Pizza is expanding into Mexico this year through a large franchise agreement.
Survey: Online return rate three times higher than in-store rate

ICSC's survey found that 82% of respondents said that when shopping online, return policies influence whether they decide to purchase from a retailer.
Amazon dives deeper into generative AI with Nvidia integration

Amazon is expanding its collaboration with leading generative AI platform Nvidia.
Kohl’s takes deep dive into home goods

Kohl’s Corp. wants to become a shopper destination for home goods.
SpartanNash promotes chief human resources officer

Nicole Zube joined the company in September of 2022 from Kellogg Company, where she spent over 10 years and most recently served as head of HR.
Qdoba names restaurant veteran as chief development officer

Fast-casual Mexican chain Qdoba has appointed a new chief development officer and head of international to lead future growth for the company.
How generative AI poses issues for many retailers

Generative AI is proving to be both an opportunity and a challenge for retailers.