Overstock.com to Change Corporate Name to Beyond
Kristina Stidham
Overstock.com, Inc., which operates as Bed Bath & Beyond, today announced that it will change its corporate name to Beyond, Inc. effective Nov. 6, 2023. The company will also transfer its stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Market (NASDAQ) to the New York Stock Exchange …
5 Strategies for Retail Supply Chain Optimization This Holiday Season
Mark Delaney
It’s officially fall 2023: leaves are turning, festive lattes are brewing, and retailers everywhere are bracing themselves for the holiday onslaught. Even in the best years, it’s a stressful time for retailers, their employees, and shoppers alike. There’s no telling exactly what this season will …
JCPenney Connects People, Processes and Technology for Transformation
Vanathy Lakshmi is vice president of product and experiences at JCPenney, leading the iconic American brand through a major transformation. Lakshmi recently spoke at Total Retail Tech in Denver, delivering a keynote on strategies for better managing people, processes and technology. In this video interview from the …
Costco CEO Craig Jelinek to Step Down, Replacement Named
Joe Keenan
Costco’s longtime CEO Craig Jelinek is stepping down from the company after the warehouse club’s spree of pandemic- and inflation-fueled growth. The company said Wednesday that Ron Vachris, its current chief operating officer, will replace Jelinek. The change will take effect Jan. 1. In a company press …
Will RMNs Be the Go-To Solution for Retail Advertisers This Holiday Season?
Andy Houstoun
The holiday season is a bustling time for retailers and advertisers alike, as each year we all ramp up our strategies to capture the attention and wallets of eager consumers. Retail media networks (RMNs) are the new kids on the block, touted as the next …
AI Can’t Exist in E-Commerce Without the Help of Humans. Here’s Why
Peter Imburg
The artificial intelligence-enabled e-commerce solutions market size is projected to reach $16.8 billion by 2030, growing at a rate of 15.7 percent CAGR in the next eight years. AI is an asset to companies, providing relevant data and insights that can help retailers improve financial …
Dara Meath, Chief Technology Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop | Total Retail Tech 2023
This video features a keynote from Dara Meath, chief technology officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, titled “Transforming Your Tech Organization in 90 Days or Less” from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Technology expert and current chief technology officer at Build-A-Bear Network, Dara Meath will share her real-world experiences …
Joe Megibow, CEO, Bright Cellars | Total Retail Tech 2023
This video features a keynote from Joe Megibow, CEO of Bright Cellars, titled “Why This CEO Opted for an ‘Off the Shelf’ Technology Solution” from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. When Bright Cellars was launched over six years ago, there were few “off-the-shelf” solutions available for a …
Walgreens Pharmacy Employees Plan Walkout at US Stores
Employees at one of the largest drugstore chains in the United States say harsh working conditions make it difficult to safely fill prescriptions, which could put the health of their customers at risk. Now they’re demanding change by staging a series of walkouts across the …
Whole Foods’ SVP of Merchandising on Ethical Sourcing and Sustainable Supply Chain Practices
In episode 422 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Alyssa Vescio, senior vice president of merchandising at Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer, a subsidiary of Amazon.com. Vescio discusses her role at Whole Foods as well as what she …
