Dept. Nonfood

Articles on nonfood categories.

  1. Data & Insights

Why Businesses Must Prioritize External Vendor Data Management

Let’s start with a question: how many vendors do you rely on to run your business smoothly? One? Ten? Maybe even hundreds? Whether it’s your suppliers, logistics providers, or third-party services, every vendor plays a crucial role in your success. You depend on them to supply products, manage deliveries, and enhance customer experiences. But here’s […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Saks Global: ‘Our decision to close the Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store is final’

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As of Monday, the city of Dallas possesses the deed for a small piece of land beneath the Neiman Marcus flagship — the center of a dispute that Saks Global blamed for its plans to close the store, according to a Monday […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

A Blueprint for Retail Cyber Resilience: Evolving Tactics for Today’s Digital World

In the highly competitive retail market, businesses are leveraging technology to strengthen brand loyalty and enhance consumer experiences in ways that only science fiction writers could have imagined 40 years ago. Storefronts are eliminating the checkout process, augmented reality is reducing return rates and virtual marketplaces are offering new consumer experiences. But as retailers digitize […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Michael Strahan Debuts Men’s Custom Suiting Service with Flat Pricing Model

NFL Hall of Famer and Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan has launched a custom men’s tailoring business, offering made-to-order suits delivered to customers’ doors within two weeks. Called the Michael Strahan Design Lab, the custom pieces will be offered at flat prices, such as a two-piece suit for $399, three-piece suits for $499 and […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Liquid Biopsy Market: Innovations Driving Global Growth

In recent years, liquid biopsy has emerged as a groundbreaking approach in the field of oncology, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional tissue biopsies. This cutting-edge technology enables the detection of cancer-related biomarkers from bodily fluids such as blood, urine, and saliva, providing real-time insights into disease progression, treatment response, and genetic mutations. With […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Retail Technology Show announces 2025 Innovation Award shortlist including Pricer and Akeneo

Retail Technology Show (RTS) has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Innovation Awards, which champions the progressive technologies powering retail transformation. Every year, the awards highlight the best examples of game-changing solutions from across the RTS exhibition floor. They are judged by a panel made up of the RTS advisory board, as well as industry […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Connecting through culture with Black audiences

With a buying power projected to reach an estimated $2.1 trillion by 20261, the economic influence of Black consumers in the U.S. is undeniable. Black Americans are not just a market segment—they are cultural innovators, trendsetters and key drivers of broader cultural change. Brands looking to connect with this demographic and make a meaningful impact […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Furniture.com Sets Out to ‘Transform the Industry’ with Multi-Brand Ecommerce Experience

The new ecommerce platform Furniture.com is seeking to enhance the furniture-buying process for consumers by offering a “one-stop-shop” approach that includes design guidance and tools to help them find furniture across many top retailers. Participating retailers include Bloomingdale’s, American Signature Furniture and Rooms to Go; the latter company is a Furniture.com backer. “Consumers are frustrated […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Champion Revitalizes Brand IP with New Only-at-Target Collection

Beginning in August 2025, Target will offer its new Champion collection of activewear and sporting goods for kids and adults. The 500+-piece collection includes apparel, accessories and bags and will be infused with on-trend colors, exclusive premium fabrics, unique washes, detailed trims and the unique Champion logo. Most items will be priced under $40. Following […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Continue Launches 1.0 with Open-Source IDE Extensions and a Hub that Empowers Developers to Build and Share Custom AI Code Assistants

Source: Continue (EZ Newswire) SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Continue, the open-source AI code assistant platform, today announced the launch of Continue 1.0, a major milestone on its journey to empower developers with fully customizable AI code assistants. Continue enables developers to create, share, and use custom AI code assistants with open-source IDE extensions that can […]
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  1. Data & Insights

4 Top Retail Media Trends Driving the Industry Forward in 2025

The digital landscape continues to develop at a breakneck pace, with several retail media trends reshaping how brands connect with consumers across both digital and physical touchpoints. At Harvest Group, we’ve been keeping our finger on the pulse of these changes through our extensive work with brand partners across the industry. Our team recently completed […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Walmart’s Latest ‘Adaptive Retail’ Adventure: Immersive Gaming + Commerce

Last summer, Walmart executives coined a term to describe retail’s new era: “Adaptive Retail.” Simply put, Adaptive Retail is any commerce experience that brings consumers what they want, wherever and whenever they want it. This next, more expansive version of “omnichannel” (as Walmart sees it) encompasses everything from hyper-personalized product recommendations, virtual shopping assistants and […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

RangeMe’s ‘Warm Handoff’ Helps i-XTECH Enter New Retail Channels

For many brands trying to expand distribution into new retail channels, traditional methods of prospecting and outreach can be ineffective, if not outright frustrating. Trying to locate buyers via online searches, then making endless calls and sending cold emails results in a lot of time wasted and no solid leads.  This was certainly the case […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

How Fabletics is Disrupting Activewear: A Deep Dive with Ashley Kechter, Global President

In this compelling episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis welcome Ashley Kechter, Global President of Fabletics, to explore the rapid expansion of the athleisure powerhouse. Since its 2014 launch, Fabletics has evolved into a billion-dollar brand, leveraging an innovative membership model, proprietary fabrics, and a growing network of 100+ physical […]
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  1. Department: Food

Booker ‘delighted’ with new Select & Save partnership

Symbol group Select & Save recently partnered with Booker, enabling its retailers to access the wholesaler’s extensive ranges from its depots. These include thousands of fresh, chilled and frozen products as well as its Jacks range of products, from fresh fruit & veg to household… This story continues at Booker ‘delighted’ with new Select & […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Winning the Hidden Battle: How Gaming Companies can Turn Fraud Prevention into Profit

Video games introduce players to exciting worlds composed of stunning visuals, captivating storylines and multiplayer experiences. Strategy, action and community merge together on screen as players drive, fly, fight and compete toward the end of their mission. Behind the scenes, though, sits another game of sorts, one that is of vital importance for publishers, marketplaces […]
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  1. Data & Insights

RTIH’s Secret Shopper heads to Regent Street, London and lululemon’s biggest EMEA store

lululemon is one of those brands that, once you try it, you’re hooked. Their leggings fit like a dream, their loungewear is effortlessly chic, and their accessories blend practicality with style. So, when I heard they were opening a brand new flagship store on Regent Street, I knew I had to be there on opening […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Old School Cool.

Earlier this month I recorded a conversation with Jack Klues whom I directly reported to for over 15 years and the podcast titled “Collaborative Leadership in the Age of Churn” resonated far and wide. Many appreciated in the very simple and human lessons he conveys about the importance of talent, humility, integrity, trust, and sensitivity […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Home Furnishings Supply Chains

Government policies significantly impact supply chain dynamics — evolving trade regulations, stricter environmental standards, updated labor laws and increasing technological investments reshape how home furnishings products are designed, manufactured and delivered. These changes influence material sourcing, production methods and distribution channels. Understanding these policies is essential for home furnishings businesses to maintain a competitive edge […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How the Rise of Streaming is Democratizing TV Advertising

As connected TV (CTV) rapidly becomes the dominant method for consuming television, it also has become the fastest-growing ad channel in the U.S., accounting for one in every 10 dollars spent on digital advertising, according to Emarketer. In fact, U.S. brands alone spent more than $28 billion on CTV advertising last year, making up one-third of the total […]
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  1. Department & Category

Food drives retail sales increase in January, but caution dilutes the good news

Food sales volumes were up by 5.6% in January, the Office for National Statistics reported today (21 February). Food was one of the main reasons that retail sales volumes overall rose by 1.7% in the month, providing a much-needed piece of good economic news for… This story continues at Food drives retail sales increase in […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

4 Types of Insurance Policies to Safeguard Your Brand from Supply Chain Disruptions

For CPG brands scaling through RangeMe, reliable supply chains are critical. But with today’s landscape filled with delays, logistical challenges, and unforeseen events, supply chain disruptions can hit brands hard, causing costly setbacks, strained retailer relationships, and lost revenue.  With the right protection, however, you build resilience, manage risks, and maintain momentum even when disruptions […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Instacart Crowdsources Donations to Help LA Schools Affected by Wildfires

Instacart has launched a Classroom Carts initiative to support 28 Los Angeles County public and charter schools and nearly 15,000 students affected by the wildfires earlier this year. These Classroom Carts allow people across the country to support students and teachers by donating essential supplies directly to impacted schools. The company partnered with Tony Thurmond, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

4 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a Hardware Development Partner

Selecting a good hardware development partner can be crucial to the success of your project and company. The number of times a client comes to us after having a bad experience with another firm or agency is more frequent than anyone would like.  With the number of options on the market, knowing who to trust […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Ikea Plans 8 New Smaller-Format Stores in 2025

Ikea will open eight new stores this year in the smaller format that it debuted in Dallas in November 2023. Building off a $2.2 billion investment in omnichannel growth, the furniture retailer is planning seven new Plan and Order Point stores with pickup locations this year; the eighth store, in Santa Monica, Calif., will be […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Showcasing smart solutions: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we power towards the 25,000 followers mark, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Co-op, Deliveroo, Barron McCann, Currys, Deloitte, Pricer, Focal Systems, RELEX Solutions, TPP Retail, Hightouch, NearSt, […]
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  1. Channel: Drug
  2. Department: HBC
  3. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers
  4. Corporate Strategy
  5. Corporate Finance
  6. Media & Marketing
  7. Retailer Media
  8. Retail Ecosystem
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  13. Stores & Formats

Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery
  2. Department & Category
  3. Department: Food
  4. Department: HBC
  5. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers
  6. Corporate Strategy
  7. Corporate Finance
  8. ESG
  9. Partnerships & Alt Profit
  10. Media & Marketing
  11. Agencies & Vendors
  12. Data & Insights
  13. Shopper & Customer
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  16. Operations & Supply Chain
  17. Owned Brands (Private Label)
  18. Stores & Formats

Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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  2. Partnerships & Alt Profit
  3. Media & Marketing
  4. Data & Insights
  5. Shopper & Customer

Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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  1. Holiday & Events
  2. Holiday & Events

Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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