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How A New Name Sparked An Unattended Retail Turnaround

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Case in point, Stockwell: a self-service retail venture that got off on a very wrong foot with customers by, among other things, choosing the wrong name. But the branding came across somewhat differently. The Washington Post branded Bodega the most hated startup in America.

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Why Online Retailers Go To Nordstrom To Try On Physical Retail

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While this early part of 2016 has been some tough sledding for Nordstrom on the sales and revenue front, The Street in many corners continues to look favorably on the high-end retailer. Through a reasonable long game, Nordstrom has positioned itself as the department store du jour for hot young brands in real world commerce.

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Neiman Marcus Emerges From Chapter 11

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has completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process and emerged from one of the highest-profile retail collapses since COVID-19 began, the Dallas-based company disclosed. We emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more innovative retailer, brand partner and employer.”. Neiman Marcus Holding Company Inc.

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Warehouse Space Going For Premium Rates

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Brick-and-mortar merchants are far from being free from the problems that plague their particular brand of retail, but even they have to look at online retail rising rents for warehouse space with a little bit of mirth. Of the 57 major retail markets studied, 37 of them posted decreases to warehousing availability.

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Retail Bedfellows Roundup: Walmart Feeds On The Go, Starbucks Sips Tea With AB InBev

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Randy Newman probably doesn’t get a lot of play in boardrooms around the retail sector, but that doesn’t mean that companies haven’t taken the message behind his hit “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” to heart. Walmart Gears Up Grocery Delivery With Uber, Lyft And Deliv. for the time being. for the time being.

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Kroger Rolls Out New Grocery Delivery Offering

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The offering will debut in Houston, Louisville, Nashville and Kroger’s hometown of Cincinnati, Chain Store Age reported. Our new service is just one more way we are redefining the customer experience as part of Restock Kroger, bringing more convenience and options to shoppers across America.”.

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Kroger Same-Store Sales Miss Views As It Overhauls Stores

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The program, dubbed Restock, was launched earlier this year in an effort to adjust product choices, rearrange store layouts and highlight private-label brands. Our new service is just one more way we are redefining the customer experience as part of Restock Kroger, bringing more convenience and options to shoppers across America.”.