Chain Store Age

Kohls is releasing a new artificial intelligence gift finder agent in time for Mother’s Day and also providing AI analytical capabilities to employees. ow.ly/HG1W50YUHzH #retail #AI #technology

Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in April with store expansion plans and new formats. ow.ly/Bhf350YUHyU #retail #stores

Rack Room Shoes, which has been in business for more than 100 years, has a new chief executive. ow.ly/72br50YUF7h #retail #footwear #apparel

The third-party logistics space has a major new player. ow.ly/W0qX50YUzZ4 #retail #supplychain #ecommerce

A consumer electronics giant is adding a new perk for some members of its loyalty offering. ow.ly/nSEf50YUxPO #retail #electronics #rewards #loyalty

GameStop Corp. is making an unexpected and high stakes attempt to acquire eBay Inc. ow.ly/tOSk50YUwfY #retail #ecommerce #acquisition

Retail and restaurant expansion news from April included: -@Wayfair plotting a new large-format store in Florida 🛋️ -@BJsWholesale opening its first store in Texas🤠 -@sheetz planning to enter Indiana⛽️ -@SmoothieKing unveiling a new store design 🥤 chainstoreage.com/store-expansio…

Floor & Decor isn’t letting a weaker-than-expected quarter get in the way of its growth plans. ow.ly/2TJj50YTzul #retail #stores #home

Mother’s Day budgets are expected to shrink this year as high prices pinch consumers. ow.ly/M1wY50YTwGk #retail #spending #gifts

DoorDash is accepting SNAP/EBT payments for deliveries from the banners of a major grocery conglomerate and increasing its presence and capabilities in Canada. ow.ly/EsHR50YTABu #retail #grocery #delivery

A popular anime IP is expanding its retail presence into Georgia’s largest shopping center. ow.ly/UTy550YS3Ls #retail #anime #manga #malls

Discount retailer Primark is continuing to expand its presence on the East Coast. ow.ly/ipf750YTgeu #retail #stores #apparel

A leading home improvement retailer is extending the earning potential of its pro rewards program. ow.ly/76Vw50YTfq8 #retail #homeimprovement #rewards

A growing chicken tender chain is debuting a new store prototype to further its expansion plans. ow.ly/YZOF50YTfk1 #QSR #stores #design

The CEO of the country’s largest apparel company exclusively for babies and young children is out after 13 months on the job. ow.ly/aE2850YTfjl #retail #apparel #csuite

The leading creator and provider of audio storytelling has entered brick and mortar — for a limited time. ow.ly/XMCn50YSJsb #retail #audiobooks

A growing sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer is extending its use of artificial intelligence to aid pricing and markdowns. ow.ly/cViL50YSJq9 #retail #AI #pricing

Big changes are underway at a New Jersey super-regional mall. ow.ly/9vCz50YSAz1 #retail #realestate #mixeduse

Bath & Body Works Inc. is adding to its C-suite through the creation of a new role. ow.ly/FF0j50YSvBu #retail #csuite

The granddaddy of online sales events is shifting its timing. ow.ly/XuRh50YSvah #retail #ecommerce #sale