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CVS to Close 900 Locations Over Three Years, Focus on Three Store Formats as Part of Omnichannel Strategy

Retail TouchPoints

The store closures will begin in spring 2022 and are the result of CVS “evaluating changes in population, consumer buying patterns and future health needs to ensure it has the right kinds of stores in the right locations for consumers and for the business,” according to a company statement.

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From Veterinarians to Lowe’s to Marriott: Petco’s Partners are Becoming its Key Differentiator

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Over the course of his 30 years in retail, Justin Tichy has worked at Walmart , Target and Best Buy , but his latest job as COO of Petco is “by far the coolest retail experience I’ve ever been around,” he said. The reason is simple: animals. Fun fact: Petco’s new NASDAQ ticker is WOOF.) A whopping 70% of U.S. households (equating to 90.5

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Holland and Barrett Expands Presence with Three-Store Partnership with WHSmith in Major London Travel Hubs

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Wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has partnered with WHSmith to offer a curated range of health, wellness, and beauty products to customers travelling across the UK or abroad. Holland & Barrett concession stands can now be found at WHSmith Travel stores in Heathrow airport, Gatwick Airport, and Euston station.

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

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In addition, every separate funding stage was down by 44% to 54% YoY, which shows investors are comprehensively assessing all current and potential investments at all stages of growth. From a business model perspective, we have found DTC to be a misnomer,” explained Sonia Nagar, General Partner at Pritzker Group Venture Capital.

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Fabletics, Tough Mudder Team Up for Pop-ups, Custom Apparel and Experiential Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

Teaming up with an organization dedicated to health, wellness and fitness aligns perfectly with Fabletics’ ongoing commitment to create a fully integrated health and wellness experience. The brand also recently announced its plans to open 24 new store locations across the U.S.

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

In addition, every separate funding stage was down by 44% to 54% YoY, which shows investors are comprehensively assessing all current and potential investments at all stages of growth. From a business model perspective, we have found DTC to be a misnomer,” explained Sonia Nagar, General Partner at Pritzker Group Venture Capital.

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CVS launches 14-day app event for loyalty members

Mass Relators

Over the past two years CVS has seen strong growth in digital adoption, engagement and omni-channel shopping as CVS customers looked for ways to order health, wellness, and other essentials online or make their trips to the store more efficient, affordable, and convenient.