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Supporting Store Safety

by Katie Lee

— By Scott Thomas — Setting up your Security Operations Center (SOC): a checklist for retailers. Today, due to a combination of a changing threat environment and technology advances, more retailers are building SOCs to support store safety and investigations, and help make operational staff more efficient. Ryan Themm, corporate investigations manager at supercenter Meijer, has noted that the remote operations center (ROC) they launched to provide a complete view across all of their stores and sites has been instrumental in helping them significantly reduce budget spent on fraud mitigation. …

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Batteries Plus Promotes Chief Business Officer to COO

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus has promoted Jon Sica to chief operating officer (COO). Sica will continue to drive the specialty retail brand forward by overseeing key areas of the business, including commercial sales and retail operations support. Sica started his professional career in marketing and e-commerce at outdoor giant Cabela’s, but quickly moved into executive-level positions by combining the art and science of business to find success across big box, QSR and franchise companies. He joined the Batteries Plus team from Texas icon Whataburger in April 2019 as the …

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Von Maur to Invest $100 Million on Interior Store Renovations

by Katie Lee

Davenport, Iowa — Von Maur Department Store is undergoing an extensive, multi-phased renovation of its brick-and-mortar locations over the next 5 years. The retailer will invest more than $100 million to showcase an entirely new interior aesthetic as the 152-year-old company continues to prioritize the shopping experience for its customers. “As Von Maur has grown, new stores have evolved to reflect the trends present in residential design. It is important that we reinvest in our existing locations and bring those same updates to the customers that have been the bedrock …

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Pierson Commercial Promotes Premier Retail Broker to Director

by Katie Lee

Marlboro, N.J. — Pierson Commercial Real Estate, a leading commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property assignments, has promoted Robert Mackowski to the position of director, according to President Jason Pierson. The Hudson County, N.J., resident, who joined the firm in 2021, will continue to manage his diverse portfolio of retail properties while focusing on growing Pierson Commercial’s client base. Mackowski marks Pierson Commercial’s latest promotion of in-house talent as the firm continues to grow its retail-focused assignments throughout New Jersey, including the Hudson River Waterfront. …

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GARAGE Opens its 100th U.S. Store Location

by Katie Lee

Montréal — GARAGE, a banner of Montréal-based Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI), and a leading Gen Z retailer in fashion, has opened its 100th store in the United States. The new location at Arrowhead Mall in Glendale, Ariz., marks a key milestone for the rising brand on its successful strategic expansion into the U.S. “We are very proud to offer another best-in-class shopping experience to our consumers in Arizona. This opening not only signifies an exciting moment within GARAGE’s history, but is truly a testament to the growing number of advocates …

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Floor & Decor Enters New York City Market with First-Ever Flagship

by Katie Lee

Brooklyn, N.Y. — Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced its first-ever New York City store, opening on May 6, 2024. Located on the second floor at 850 3rd Ave. at Liberty Bklyn in Sunset Park, the 129,000-square-foot warehouse-format store marks the company’s first official entry into the five boroughs. “Bringing our full-sized warehouse store to New York City’s most populous borough is incredibly exciting given the limited opportunities in Brooklyn to accommodate a home improvement store of our immense …

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Beyond, Inc. Makes Key Additions to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Midvale, Utah — Beyond, Inc., owner of online retail giants Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily, has added and appointed several key leaders to its team, including in merchandising and marketing roles. The new additions include: • Guncha Mehta, joining as chief digital and information officer, Beyond, Inc. • Stacey Shively, joining as chief merchandising officer, Bed Bath & Beyond • Angela Minor, joining as chief marketing officer, Bed Bath & Beyond • Deb Bollom, appointed to chief merchandising officer, Overstock • Steph Whitacre, appointed to senior vice president, …

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REI Co-op Outlines Progress on Climate Goals; Plans to Open New Texas Store this Fall

by Katie Lee

Seattle — As part of REI Co-op’s recently released 2023 Impact Report, REI has made significant progress toward reaching its aggressive climate goals, with 2023 emissions coming down 10% compared to 2022 and 6% lower than emissions in its 2019 baseline year. This year marks the first time REI is reporting a decrease in its emissions alongside an increase in revenue over its baseline year. The co-op is achieving its ultimate goal of growing its business while lowering emissions. Also in 2023, REI celebrated its 11th year of powering U.S. …

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Sam’s Club Deploys AI-Powered Exit Technology at 120+ Locations

by Katie Lee

Bentonville, Ark. — Sam’s Club® has made significant progress in its rollout of technology that resolves a key member concern: waiting in line for receipt verification to exit the club. The retailer’s first-of-its-kind application of artificial intelligence and computer vision technology has been deployed in more than 120 clubs since first unveiling it at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2024. Sam’s Club plans to deploy the exit technology to all of its clubs by the end of 2024. Sam’s Club’s rapid deployment of its exit technology represents the …

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WHP Global to Bring Toys”R”Us® Shop-in-Shops to 30 WHSmith Stores in the UK

by Katie Lee

New York City — WHP Global (WHP), parent company of Toys”R”Us®, has signed a long term license agreement with leading global retailer WHSmith as the exclusive shop-in-shop partner for Toys”R”Us in the United Kingdom. WHSmith will have the exclusive license for Toys”R”Us shop-in-shops in its High Street stores, including opening 30 new shops this summer. Following the successful launch of Toys”R”Us shop-in-shops in select WHSmith stores last year, this partnership is part of WHP Global’s mission to expand the presence of Toys”R”Us across the UK retail landscape. “We’ve got off …

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