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David’s Bridal expands assortment with 1-800-Flowers.com brand
David’s Bridal Inc.’s latest partnership is with an e-commerce subsidiary of 1-800-Flowers.com.
Starbucks in sustainability milestone — nearly doubles green store portfolio
Starbucks is closer to achieving its goal of certifying 10,000 “Greener Stores” globally by 2025.

Schnuck Markets goes live with AI-based salad bars

Schnuck Markets Inc. is rolling out a "smart salad bar" experience at select stores.
Papa Johns CEO departs for Shake Shack; interim CEO named

The search for Shake Shack's next CEO has ended with the appointment of the first outsider to lead the company in its 20-year history.
Lowe’s annual spring promotion returns – with new perks

Lowe’s SpringFest is back and has some first-time additional features.
Five Below sales soar 19%; limiting self-checkout as shrink hits profitability

Five Below is getting more aggressive when it comes to reducing shrink.
DoorDash pilots U.S. delivery of Wendy’s orders with Wing drones

DoorDash is bringing a successful drone delivery test in Australia to the U.S.
Price Chopper/Market 32 boosts loyalty program with promotional app

A regional Northeast grocer is building on its partnership with a personalized promotional app.
Brick-and-mortar retail shines at SPECS 2024

Retail executives and suppliers involved in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of stores, restaurants and non-traditional concepts gathered together at Chain Store Age’s 60th annual SPECS Show.
NRF: Retail sales to reach at least $5.23 trillion in 2024

U.S. retail sales are expected to rise at a steady but slower pace in 2024 compared to last year.