Vineet Mehra Is Leaving Walgreens Boots Alliance Commerce Mehra’s most high profile work at Walgreens Boots Alliance is likely the retailer’s digital revamp of its loyalty program.
How Retailers Were Forced to Modify Their Playbooks for Handling Crises
Commerce
The months-long stress test may leave them better prepared for the future.
Inside Walmart’s Quest to Become the Go-To Retailer for Pickup and Delivery
Commerce
The retail giant isn’t giving up on in-refrigerator delivery.
This Limited Edition Collection Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commerce
On the 35th anniversary of the federal holiday celebrating his birthday, lifestyle brand Kith has partnered with the estate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the New Yorker to [...]
These 5 Priorities Reshaped Walmart’s Business in 2020
How America's largest retailer faced two reckonings: the pandemic and racial justice.
Inside Marc Lore’s Walmart Legacy
Commerce
In his LinkedIn post, Lore said he’s most proud of growth in online grocery, the new app experience and next-day delivery.
Dollar General to Pay Hourly Workers to Receive Vaccine
Commerce
Dollar General said its top priority during the Covid-19 pandemic was and is to ensure the health and safety of its employees, customers and local communities, and incentivizing employees to [...]
Ikea’s New U.S. App Bridges At-Home and In-Store Shopping
Commerce
Among the new features is more options for delivery and pickup.
Cruise Lines Still Awaiting Guidance From CDC to Set Sail
Commerce
Government approval for test voyages could take weeks.
How Dick’s Sporting Goods Thrived During the Pandemic
“The future of malls still obviously impacts us, but we've been thankfully sort of immune from that short-term effect,” she said.
Cannes Lions to Roar in Person; How Not to Redesign a Logo: Wednesday’s First Things First
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Welcome to First Things First, Adweek’s daily resource for marketers. We’ll be publishing the content to First Things First on Adweek.com each morning (like this post), but if you prefer [...]
Bombas Adds Underwear Line With Ambitions to be a Multi-Product Brand
Commerce
The intent was to solve a pressing problem by creating a sustainable business, no matter if that resulted in a company with $20 million in sales or $200 million in [...]
General Motors Gets Into the Delivery Business With BrightDrop
Carmaker will build technology, including a new all-electric van, for clients including FedEx.
Retail M&A Grew in 2020, With More Deals Expected in 2021
Commerce
Total value of 2020 deals outstripped 2019, and there's plenty of liquidity among major players.