Growth and Business Development

Christmas comes early for Sears Holdings competitors

Sears Holdings' curiously timed bankruptcy filing was more than a decade in the making. Here’s what it means to competitors, the company and customers.

Petco gains former Walmart exec

Petco just named its new Chief Stores Officer in hopes of accelerating the company’s business growth strategies.

Gen Z to redesign holiday expectations

With a tight holiday labor market this season, Gen Z may be a retailers saving grace.

Walmart to change healthcare

Walmart hopes to make changes within the healthcare system to drive customers to its stores.

Walgreens: More than a retailer

Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Stefano Pessina says Walgreens is a “true health-care company.”

Albertsons sees improvement in its second quarter

Albertsons saw an uptick in sales and improved operating results as the company emphasizes its digital experience within its second quarter report.

Ross unleashes its potential

Ross Stores confirms long term growth potential as it completes 2018 expansion plans.

Circle K thinks pink

Circle K develops its own way of finding a cure for breast cancer.

Giant Foods embraces the season of sharing

Giant Foods celebrates its 95th anniversary with a new giving back initiative.

Target launches budget priced brand

Target is living up to the "pay less" aspect of its value proposition with a new private label line that features a minimalist packaging design and sub-$2 price points.

L’Oreal finds it family “roots”

L’Oreal steps-up its campaign game with a new YouTube Web Series.

Natural Grocers redesigns digital experience

Natural Grocers revamped its website to offer a more personalized digital experience for consumers.

Sephora gets even more experiential

Sephora has announced the lineup for its innovative retail fair called Sephoria, which will take the retailer's experiential business model to a whole new level.