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UPDATE: Target Adds Paid Loyalty Program, Plans 300 New Stores Over Next 10 Years

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[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

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The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. which Yan said should enable faster shipping times on those products for North American customers. Reducing shopping and shipping friction. The company also is considering offering free shipping on orders above certain spending thresholds.

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How Flip is Flipping the Script on Influencer Marketing by Making Actual Customers its Stars

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Now Flip is planning an “aggressive” expansion beyond the beauty category in the coming months that is likely to enlarge both its brand portfolio and its user base. “I The platform was very engaging, with a diverse set of reviewers, although most were women (not unexpected given that Flip is currently focused on beauty products).

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GIANT partners with Ship2Me to expand online offerings

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In addition to ordering staple grocery and household products for pickup or delivery via GIANT Direct or MARTIN’S Direct, Ship2Me gives more choices in categories including health and beauty, home décor, and other household items. All Ship2Me items have the option of free standard shipping, which takes between four and nine days.

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5 Tips for Maintaining Subscription Momentum

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The firm points to two categories that will have the biggest influence worldwide: food and beverage, and beauty and personal care. Instead of supplements that sit in bottles in your medicine cabinet, our belief is that health should be readily available in your pocket,” Yoshimura said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Walgreens reveals unprecedented deals for myW Days

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The app allows users to view their Walgreens Cash rewards balance in real-time, clip app-exclusive deals and coupons from anywhere, refill and track Rx orders, and features a digital wallet for faster, contactless checkout. local time (hours may vary) for delivery of more than 27,000 retail items right to their door.

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Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite Went Undercover in Her Stores. Here’s What She Learned.

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Over the course of her 30-year career, The Vitamin Shoppe CEO has held leadership roles at Godiva , Sally Beauty , Pier 1 , Bath & Body Works , Gap and The Disney Store. The Health Enthusiast can say, “Mr. Sharon Leite knows retail. million on inventory management solutions; $1.2 That’s our goal.