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Can we combat the Lonely Paradox with our high streets?

Inside Retail

The frequency of social contact has also been declining for decades, with data from the Hilda survey showing a relative decline of 11 per cent since 2001. The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo pioneered ‘chat checkout’ to slow things down and encourage interaction, saying: “ We are at the heart of society.

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Target Named 2021 VMSD/Peter Glen Retailer of the Year

VMS

(Minneapolis) says its stores remain at the center of everything it does. At Target, we’re continually innovating our store design to make our shopping experience even easier, safer and full of joy,” explains Joe Perdew, VP Store Design. The first time was 20 years ago in 2001, which was also the first year the award was given.

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GIANT launches ‘Healing the Planet’ grants

Mass Relators

Customers can recycle plastic bags at any GIANT or MARTIN’S location. Since 2001, more than 1,800 benches have been donated to local fire departments, churches, schools, townships, parks, and playgrounds. Through May 31, customers can round up their purchase at any GIANT, MARTIN’S or GIANT Heirloom Market store at checkout.

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Vasos extolled for accomplishments

Mass Relators

Todd Vasos began an exciting new leadership chapter at Dollar General Corp. MMR is proud to honor Vasos with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his successful and impactful career, including accomplishments achieved during his CEO tenure at Dollar General. In 2001, Vasos joined Longs Drug Stores Corp.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 314 – Lovesac Founder and CEO Shawn Nelson

Retail Geek

If I look at the last quarter, I took a little glance at that. Tried to sell them to furniture stores and they laughed at us and told us it was a dumb idea. [3:34] Sean, welcome to the show. Shawn : [1:13] Thank you. Thanks for having me.

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Big brands pledge big funds for the British Heart Foundation’s 60th Birthday

A1 Retail

Paul Davies, Head of Corporate Partnerships at the BHF said : “The number of companies wanting to support us in such a significant way to mark the British Heart Foundation’s 60 th birthday is quite overwhelming. Now, at least 7 out of 10 people survive. million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases. .

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 292 – Q1 2022 Recap (Live)

Retail Geek

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the NYC Google HQ, for Zenith Basecamp. Scot: [1:56] Sure and congrats on that a win at Blockbuster on the digital that was that was good you crush that one yeah. ? ? ? ? Sorry for the delay since our last show.