Walmart to further expand reach of ‘Pickup Towers’
The retailing giant will expand its automated online order pickup kiosks to 80 more locations across the country over the next several months, according to Business Insider.
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Fred’s promotes Jenne to CFO
Jason Jenne, who joined Fred’s as SVP finance in September 2016, is succeeding outgoing CFO Rick Hans, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Alibaba’s Hema melds online, offline grocery
The Chinese e-commerce behemoth has opened three new membership supermarkets, under the Hema banner in Beijing and Shanghai that seamlessly blend offline features with physical retail.
Walmart opens new Florida e-commerce fulfillment center
The Davenport, Fla., facility is the sixth addition to the next-generation fulfillment network that Walmart is building to support its e-commerce business.
CVS Health pledges $250K for opioid abuse treatment center near HQ
CVS Health president and CEO Larry Merlo made the announcement alongside Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo at the 2017 National Governor’s Association Summer Meeting, where Merlo has been touting the company’s approach to providing accessible and effective care.
Walgreens adds Sleek MakeUP to exclusive beauty lineup
Sleek has a unique heritage that originated in London when a local beauty entrepreneur noted that women of color were underrepresented in the cosmetics market.
Back-to-school season brings new services, tools to Walmart
Walmart is making it easier for parents to stay on their game during this year's back-to-school shopping season.
Target gets unexpected sales boost
Despite expecting a decline in second-quarter same-store sales, it instead reported a modest increase, resulting from improved traffic and sales trends.
Walmart’s tech incubator holds virtual commerce contest
In an effort to uncover new VR applications — and innovative ways to apply the technology to commerce — Walmart’s Store No. 8 is partnering with Thrive Global and Accenture to create a nationwide competition for developers.
Kroger taps ALDI executive to lead discount grocery division
Kroger's Ruler division is headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, with 48 stores operating in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee.