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Kohl’s expands seasonal front-of-store promotions
Kohl’s Corp. sees front-of-store space as a valuable asset to showcase key products — all year long.
EXCLUSIVE: Academy Sports plans at item level with AI
Academy Sports + Outdoors optimizes individual allocation and replenishment decisions with artificial intelligence.

SpartanNash rolling out inventory robots in 60 more stores

SpartanNash is continuing to expand its use of an autonomous inventory robot solution.
DoorDash targets Gen Z with new partnership

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, DoorDash is offering on-demand delivery of Minted greeting cards.
Staples expands next-day delivery with AI-based picking robots

Staples Inc. is deploying an autonomous robotic item-handling system.
Study: Peak holiday online returns growth outpaced sales growth

The rate of returns on Cyber Week 2023 purchases reached a surprisingly fast pace.
Midwest convenience chain J&H Family Stores deploys cleaning robots

J&H Family Stores is streamlining some manual store tasks with automated robotic scrubbers.
Amazon opens two new buildings in Puget Sound headquarters

Amazon is adding new office space to its infrastructure in Bellevue, Wash.
NRF: Imports rising despite Red Sea attacks

Despite military tensions in the Red Sea, inbound cargo to the U.S. is continuing to rise.
Dollar Tree gives COO expanded role

Dollar Tree Inc. is giving its COO expanded oversight.