Starbucks Workers United is seeking to consolidate talks with Starbucks so that the more than 300 unionized stores can negotiate their first contract, according to HuffPost. However, Starbucks has maintained that since each location unionized one by one, each store should negotiate its own contract. The first organizing efforts at Starbucks started in late 2021,…
The Vitamin Shoppe has named Lee Wright as its new CEO, a position he has held on an interim basis since January 2023. Prior to that, Wright was Chief Commercial Officer of Vitamin Shoppe’s parent company Franchise Group since January 2022, and he previously held C-level positions at Conn’s. Earlier this month, Franchise Group announced…
During this Retail Innovation Conference & Expo sneak peek, Erica Vallecorsa sits down with Lindsay Mikos, Senior Director of Omnichannel Strategy & Programs at Walgreens. Lindsay will be speaking in the Retail Innovation Summit program agenda and will provide an inside look into what’s next for Walgreens, and how its team is prioritizing innovative tech…
In ecommerce, where items can’t be physically examined, product visualization plays a key role. Visual demonstration of a product is a powerful way to convey crucial information to online shoppers and influence their choices. Visual content is particularly important for classifieds’ users, who often doubt the sellers’ reliability and the quality of advertised items. Let’s…
Natural food products retailer Freshmart has adopted online sales and fulfillment solutions from eGrowcery. The customized system features a focus on fresh and prepared foods and fulfillment options including store pickup and integrated delivery. Freshmart, which operates seven stores in Puerto Rico, chose the solution because of its flexibility, integration with the retailer’s POS and…
Target has been on the receiving end of fierce criticism from LGBTQ groups and their allies following its decision to remove selected Pride Month collection items from some stores. The retailer, which has offered such items for more than a decade, cited threats to its associates’ “sense of safety and well-being while at work” in…
Nike has made two senior leadership promotions aimed at helping the brand build on its current momentum while driving deeper integration across the business. The retailer will promote Heidi O’Neill to the role of President, Consumer, Product and Brand, and Craig Williams to President, Geographies and Marketplace. Additionally, two C-level leaders will take on new…
QVC and HSN parent company Qurate Retail has sold online retailer Zulily to investment firm Regent, which also owns retail and apparel brands including Club Monaco, DIM Paris, Escada, DryBar, Sassoon and Wonderbra. Details of the transaction were not disclosed, beyond the fact that Qurate paid down Zulily’s outstanding debt of $80 million prior to…
The rapid advancement of technology and social media has created a new generation of well-informed, empowered and discerning consumers. These individuals prioritize brands that not only provide high-quality products and services but also resonate with their values. As the largest segment of shoppers, purpose-driven consumers (68%) are now seeking out brands that align with their…
The growth of retail media shows no sign of slowing, as established players announce new expansions and new retailers, most recently Save Mart, enter the mix. In the latest developments, Kroger is looking beyond its websites with plans to expand in-store advertising opportunities, and Walmart is teaming up with more tech partners to help brands…
