FTC and 17 states sue Amazon for wielding monopoly powers

The FTC accused Amazon of stopping rivals and sellers from lowering prices, degrading quality for shoppers, overcharging sellers and stifling innovation.

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JCPenney encourages thoughtful connections and ‘unplanned collisions’

JCPenney’s senior vice president, chief human resources officer spoke to Retail Leader about its new hybrid-work strategy and implementation of retail tech for associates.

Future of In-Store Experience

H-E-B names locations of 3 new stores in DFW-area

The Texas-based grocery will open a store in Allen on October 4, and continues its expansion across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with three additional locations.

Drug Store
Rite Aid to shut down up to 500 stores, WSJ reports
Following news of a potential filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last month, Rite Aid could close up to 500 stores, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Future of In-Store Experience
Another suburban-format Amazon Go store debuts in greater Seattle
Amazon’s new Puyallup, Washington-store is the third suburban-format Amazon Go store in the Seattle suburbs and the sixth store of this format to open in the U.S.
Future of In-Store Experience
Wawa opens new Virginia store in new store design
Wawa unveiled its first store to showcase its new store design in Henrico, Virginia, on September 21.

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Grocery
Consumer research snapshot: German discount grocers battle for U.S. shoppers
More than 20% of U.S. consumers said they regularly shopped at Aldi, while less than 5% shop at Lidl, according to Statista.
Innovation
Amazon’s Just Walk Out tech adds apparel, softlines checkout-free capabilities
RFID expands the potential for Amazon’s checkout-free technology to apparel, softlines and fan gear, and RFID-enabled Just Walk Out tech store debuts in stores.
Supply Chain
Kroger adds delivery facility in Northern Colorado
The grocery added a 57,000-square-foot delivery center in Johnstown, Colorado, to work in conjunction with Kroger’s Aurora, Colorado-fulfillment center.
Consumer Trends & Behavior
Luxury consumers show early signs of spending rebound
Higher income shoppers are driving overall optimism about the economy and increase in luxury spending for the first time in more than a year.
Future of In-Store Experience
Ross Stores debuts 8 of its DD’s Discounts banner
Ross Stores will open eight DD's Discounts across the U.S. on September 23, and expects to open up to 25 of the banner during fiscal 2023.

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JCPenney encourages thoughtful connections and ‘unplanned collisions’

JCPenney’s senior vice president, chief human resources officer spoke to Retail Leader about its new hybrid-work strategy and implementation of retail tech for associates.