Amazon Boost Summit Spotlights Small Business Fulfillment
Amazon.com is holding its first summit for small businesses and entrepreneurs participating in the Fulfillment by Amazon service.
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Euclid Analytics: Shoppers Not Ready For Technology To Take Over Stores
Euclid Analytics, in its “Evolution of Retail, 2017 Men vs. Women Shopper Report,” asserted that, although gender-based differences in mobile engagement exist, both men and women demonstrate a lack of enthusiasm for a store run solely by technology.
Lidl To Open More U.S. Stores, Distribution Center
After opening its first stores in the U.S. earlier this month, Lidl will debut four more locations on July 13. The supermarket retailer will also establish a regional headquarters and distribution center in Cartersville, GA.
Lamps Plus Rolls Out Canadian Site
Lamps Plus has expanded operations into Canada with the launch of LampsPlus.ca. The new site has been optimized for e-commerce via desktop, tablet and mobile and was specifically designed to provide a localized experience in the country.
HSN Adds Gil Valletta To American Dreams Program
HSN has teamed up with entrepreneur Liliana Gil Valletta to discover new inventors and innovators as part of its American Dreams entrepreneurship platform.
Ace Hardware Appoints Sommers VP/Merchandising
Ace Hardware Corporation has appointed John Sommers, Jr. to the position of vp/merchandising, effective July 10.
Houzz Gains New Financing To Accelerate Growth
Houzz, a home remodeling website and e-commerce retailer of home furnishings and housewares, has closed $400 million in Series E financing, with the deal led by ICONIQ Capital, as the company looks to accelerate its growth initiatives.
Lowe’s Completes Acquisition Of Maintenance Supply Headquarters
Lowe’s has completed its $512 million acquisition of Maintenance Supply Headquarters, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operations products serving the multifamily housing industry.
Kohl’s Names Besanko CFO
Kohl’s has named Bruce Besanko as the retailer’s new chief financial officer, reporting directly to Kevin Mansell, the company’s chairman, chief executive officer and president.
Supervalu CFO Besanko Resigns
Supervalu executive Bruce Besanko is resigning his position as evp/COO and CFO, effective July 5, to pursue an opportunity outside the company.