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Amazon Appoints Insider as CEO of Worldwide Stores

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Herrington joined Amazon as VP of Consumables in 2005, launched Amazon Fresh in 2007 and was promoted to SVP of Consumables in 2014. Amazon has named 17-year company veteran Doug Herrington to the renamed role of CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, filling the position left vacant by former CEO of the Worldwide Consumer Dave Clark.

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Dollar General recasts management via promotions, hirings

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Matthew Simonsen has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and development. Jackie Li has been promoted to senior vice president of private brands and global sourcing. Tyler Hickman has been promoted to vice president and division merchandise manager. GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.

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First Quarter Feedback for Grocery Retail: Insights from the Start of 2021

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But not every brick-and-mortar grocery store is destined to become a micro-fulfillment center. Promotions are a Priority for Shoppers. It’s entirely understandable that retailers and brands cut back on promotions in 2020. Bill Beyea is Senior Manager, Promotion Intelligence Advisory Services for Inmar Intelligence.

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First Quarter Feedback for Grocery Retail: Insights from the Start of 2021

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But not every brick-and-mortar grocery store is destined to become a micro-fulfillment center. Promotions are a Priority for Shoppers. It’s entirely understandable that retailers and brands cut back on promotions in 2020. Bill Beyea is Senior Manager, Promotion Intelligence Advisory Services for Inmar Intelligence.

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Sensory Enabling Technologies are Radically Reshaping the Future of Digital Retail

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Kitagawa and Igarashi (2005) used sound to induce virtual touch sensations. This kind of mindful consumption is especially appreciated by Gen Z consumers and can mean the difference between creating a desire and fulfilling a need. 2006; Simmons et al. Visual and auditory information can influence product expectations (i.e.,

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Dollar General bolsters team with 11 appointments

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Dollar General has promoted a number of executives across various corporate functions, in a move the company says reflects its culture of employee growth and development, as well as its prioritization of leadership diversity. Matthew Simonsen has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and development, for example.

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Target’s Sando lauded as Top Merchant

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In 1997 she joined Target as an associate buyer of intimate apparel, and soon she began her steady ascent through the merchandising management ranks, first winning promotion to senior buyer, women’s and seasonal footwear in 2000. In 2014, Sando was promoted again, this time to senior vice president of home.

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