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Retail executives that empower and connect workers around predictive and Gen AI will see teams make better, faster decisions, shared SymphonyAI's Vijay Raghavendra.retailleader.com/ai-partner-not…

Miniso will open its 100th store in the U.S. at the Florida Mall in Orlando on December 9. Miniso now operates 6,115 stores globally and plans to open at least 15 more stores in the U.S. by the end of the year. retailleader.com/global-retaile…

RaceTrac will open its first Indiana convenience store next month — its first location in the state. retailleader.com/racetrac-open-…

To take advantage of what AI can offer, NIQ's Troy Treangen shares how retailers must first ensure they are working with high-quality data, use AI to address the right challenges and never underestimate the power of human touch. retailleader.com/making-ai-and-…

Ikea will open a new Plan and Order Point with pick-up in Southlake, Texas – the retailer’s first store in this format and third store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. retailleader.com/ikea-opens-new…

With its arrival at Market Heights Shopping Center, Men's Wearhouse now operates 634 locations across the U.S. retailleader.com/mens-wearhouse…

On November 18, Cartier will open a new boutique in New York City's Soho neighborhood's Cast Iron Historic District, marking its 275th boutique globally. retailleader.com/cartier-debuts…

Tapestry Inc., a house of accessories and lifestyle brands consisting of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, opened a new full-scale fulfillment center in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 16. retailleader.com/tapestry-opens…

An estimated 182 million consumers are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. retailleader.com/182m-will-shop…

Big weekend for Buy Buy Baby!

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. opened a store in Boardman, Ohio, marking the value retailer’s expansion into nine states. retailleader.com/grocery-outlet…

On December 11, Buc-ee's will open its first store in Missouri in Springfield — marking its expansion west. retailleader.com/buc-ees-will-e…

Crate & Barrel’s historical store in NYC’s Flatiron district showcases first-for-the-brand shopping services and shop-within-the-shop Crate & Kids. retailleader.com/crate-barrel-d…

In Q3, Walmart U.S. sales were led by grocery and health and wellness, while general merchandise sales declined modestly. retailleader.com/walmart-report…

Primark will expand to Texas – a new state for the value-priced retailer – starting in McAllen and El Paso with leases signed at La Plaza Mall and Cielo Vista Mall, respectively. retailleader.com/primark-expand…

Target Corp. released its third quarter 2023 financial results, which reflected stronger-than-expected profit performance on sales consistent with expectations. retailleader.com/target-sales-d…

Cole Haan, the nearly 100-year-old American apparel and footwear brand, opened its 500th store. retailleader.com/cole-haan-hits…

Natura &Co, who operates the brands Avon and Natura, has reached an agreement to sell The Body Shop to international private equity group Aurelius for approximately $258 million. retailleader.com/avons-parent-c…

Value Chain Tech 2024's theme "Achieving end-to-end retail collaboration" will encompass cross-disciplinary and cross-organizational collaboration, emerging technologies, and cutting-edge case strategies for value chain success. retailleader.com/how-achieve-en…