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Nordstrom Debuts NYC Pop-Up Space with ‘Bode at The Corner’

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At the iconic intersection of Broadway and 57 th Street, Nordstrom is launching Bode at The Corner, the first in a series of pop-ups and brand takeovers in a dedicated space at the Nordstrom NYC flagship.

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Starbucks Debuts ‘Inclusive Spaces Framework’ Store in Washington, D.C.

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The first store, in Washington, D.C., features optimized lighting and acoustics for better visual and audible communication and accessible equipment designs for store associates. “At Building and scaling an Inclusive Store Framework is central to our mission of connection and will lead to greater access for all.”

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BJ’s Wholesale Club President and CEO Dies at Age 48

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He first joined BJ’s in May 2016 as EVP and Chief Growth Officer, and he had prior experience as a partner in the Boston office of Bain & Company and a leader in the firm’s Consumer Products practice. “We Baldwin, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at BJ’s Wholesale Club in a statement.

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GameStop Poaches Belk CEO for COO Position

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His pre-Belk roles include senior leadership positions at Kohl’s and Lands’ End. He has approximately two decades of experience in operations, merchandising, supply chain and retail and store operations, including time spent at Target and Gap. .

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Kroger Plans to Cut Prices Following Completion of Albertsons Merger

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Following its 2014 merger with Harris Teeter , Kroger invested more than $125 million to lower that chain’s prices, and invested over $100 million to lower prices at Roundy’s after its merger with that chain in 2016.

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Ron Johnson’s Enjoy Technology Files for Bankruptcy, Set to be Sold

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Back in 2016, Ron Johnson was asked in a fireside chat at Shoptalk about the biggest mistake he had ever made. Enjoy will continue operating throughout the bankruptcy process but will wind down its operations in the UK, according to an SEC filing. Ron Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Enjoy Technology. as of July 1, 2022.

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Torrid CFO/COO Resigns; No Permanent Replacement(s) Announced

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Just nine months after taking on the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Torrid , Tim Martin has resigned “to pursue other opportunities,” effective May 26, 2023. His responsibilities will be handled by other executives at the apparel, intimates and accessories retailer.

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