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Lowe's giving frontline employees $140 million in EOY bonuses
Lowe’s Companies continues to invest in its employees.
EXCLUSIVE: Zenni dives deep into consumer trends with AI
Direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer Zenni is leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify and respond to emerging trends as they develop.

Books-A-Million takes same-day delivery national with Walmart

The nation's second-largest bookstore chain is teaming up with a well-known partner to deliver online purchases the day they are placed.
GoToFoods unifies enterprise data with POS rollout across banners

The fast-casual restaurant giant formerly known as Focus Brands is standardizing omnichannel operations with a new POS platform.
Carvana expands ‘car vending machine’ format in California

The latest automated auto dispenser from Carvana is its second in a major California city.
Reese Witherspoon-founded Draper James streamlines fulfillment

A fashion brand founded by an Academy Award-winning actress is automating key supply chain processes with a third-party logistics (3PL) platform.
Retailers join White House effort to combat hunger

Several participants in the retail industry are partnering with a new hunger initiative from the Biden-Harris administration.
Walgreens accepts digital pharmacy benefits

Walgreens is making select products available online to Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits holders.
Carhartt adds new channel to resale offering

Customers seeking to trade in previously owned Carhartt products no longer have to visit a store.
Retailers view return fraud with urgency

New data reveals that retailers have major concerns regarding fraudulent returns — and with good reason.