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Former Eckerd CEO Stew Turley dies at 89

Mass Relators

for three decades, died last week at his home in Florida after a battle with lymphoma. During the course of his tenure at the retailer, which began in 1966 when he was named manager of non-drug operations, Eckerd grew to 2,778 stores and generated annual sales of $9.6 We know who we are and what our market niche is.

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As Ecommerce Growth Continues, Retailers Turn ‘Steely-Eyed’ Gaze to Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

At the height of the pandemic, standing up services like curbside pickup, BOPIS and a frictionless digital experience quickly was all that mattered. But now, even as consumers return to stores, they have come to expect those omnichannel conveniences, meaning retail executives must find a way to make them financially viable.

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The Iconic prompts industry to ‘take notice’ of people with disabilities

Inside Retail

“With the introduction of The Iconic’s Adaptive Edit, I think we will start seeing major psychological, emotional and commercial benefits to many,” Sadler told Inside Retail , saying this segment (20 per cent) of the market has been largely ignored until recently. It’s been a major oversight and market failure.

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