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

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“At Starbucks, we have challenged ourselves to imagine what’s possible when we take a closer look at the many ways our partners and customers interact with us and experience our stores every day,” said Katie Young, SVP of Store Operations at Starbucks in a statement.

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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. The idea was to bring the store experience to consumers’ homes via a technology-powered “mobile storeoperation, with an initial focus on telecommunications and consumer electronics ( AT&T and Apple are partners in the U.S.).

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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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Consumer Survey Roundup: Retailers Must Demonstrate Safety Measures To Woo Shoppers Back To Stores

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These consumer sentiments, along with the need to protect the health of both shoppers and store associates, means retailers need to be stringent about enforcing social distancing and other safety measures as they reopen. In fact, displaying an abundance of caution will be required to bring many consumers back into physical stores.

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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 We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the passing of Lee Delaney,” said Christopher J.

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DG announces officer promotions

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Kennedy joined DG in 2009 and has held roles of increasing responsibility in store operations and asset protection, most recently serving as senior director of asset protection. Smriti Maheshwari joined Dollar General as vice president, inventory and demand management and will lead the inventory teams for the consumables business.

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Dollar General names Deckard to new position

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During his tenure at DG, Deckard has held roles of increasing responsibility in store operations, asset protection, corporate process improvement, strategy and financial planning. Smriti Maheshwari joined DG as vice president of inventory and demand management and will lead the inventory teams for the consumables business.