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CVS Health On Track To Rehab Over 1,000 Stores

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CVS rolled out three HealthHUB concept stores in Texas close to the conclusion of 2018 and grew the offering to 50 locations in four markets by the end of last year. Dallas-Fort Worth, Boston, Ohio and North Carolina are among the next markets the pharmacy chain is targeting for the growth of HealthHUB in 2020.

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For Retail Promotions, Rewards Beat Out Discounts

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To create sales lift and purchase intent without the negative brand effects of discounting, Aberdeen Group, which was created for Blackhawk Network’s Hawk Incentives, discovered that promotions based on rewards can be more effective than discount offers. In addition, members of the program can waive the $5 charge for Target Restock.

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DoorDash Acquires Square’s Caviar In $410M Deal

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It’s a great brand, [but] it wasn’t the right deal for us.”. The Eats market continues to be very competitive,” he said, adding that he’s not worried turning down Caviar will have an effect on future potential acquisitions. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said it wasn’t the right fit: “We took a look at Caviar.

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Fast Casual Saladworks Gets Fresh With New Locations And Restaurant Tech

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The 30-year-old QSR brand has plans for aggressive growth in 2017 , and Tripodes will spearhead the effort. Saladworks also plans to plant corporate stores in key markets in Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas over the next six to 12 months. The company currently has about 70 franchisees.

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How Auto Sales Are Driving New Retail Trends

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When someone goes to the auto center section of the Regions Bank website , they’ll be routed to a new, co-branded site from the two companies. and Carvana has next-day delivery in 146 markets. The company has teamed up with Regions Bank to provide the possibility of virtual loans to consumers in Texas, the South and the Midwest.

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Circuit City Still Eyeing Comeback, But Wants To Take Its Time To Get Things Right

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There was plenty of excitement in the retail sector after TWICE broke the news in January that an outside investor had acquired the iconic Circuit City brand, with plans to revive the business and open anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 new locations over the next five years. And then, nothing. Our vendors are very excited about the project.

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How The Gap Hopes To Capture Consumers With A More Open Take On Loyalty

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Loyalty rewards for shoppers are not new to the Gap , or its associated brands, Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy. For those who carry either the branded Gap card, or the Gap Mastercard (or anyone who has ever been part of a retail rewards program), the offerings are fairly familiar. We have a successful Gap, Inc.