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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• H&M Struggles Amid Competition & Inventory Issues -- H&M’s Q4 sales miss expectations, raising concerns over CEO Daniel Erver’s turnaround plan as the fast-fashion retailer faces stiff competition from Zara and Shein.
• Walmart Canada’s $4.5 Billion Investment -- Walmart Canada announces its largest investment ever, funding new supercenters and supply chain upgrades to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• VF Corp Sees First Revenue Growth in Two Years -- Parent company of Vans and The North Face posts 2% revenue growth, driven by strong wholesale performance, though Vans continues to struggle with a 9% sales decline.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Kohl’s Reduces Corporate Workforce by 10% – Under new CEO Ashley Buchanan, Kohl’s is cutting 200 corporate jobs and closing 27 stores as part of a strategy shift to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Starbucks Reports Signs of Recovery – Starbucks’ same-store sales decline slows to 4% as new CEO Brian Niccol pushes menu simplifications, faster service, and the elimination of nondairy milk surcharges.
• The Container Store Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – Now privately owned by its lenders, The Container Store sheds $88M in debt and secures $80M in new financing, aiming for strategic growth in a competitive retail market.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Elon Musk’s X Partners with Visa for Digital Payments – X (formerly Twitter) introduces “X Money” with Visa Direct, enabling instant account funding and peer-to-peer payments, marking Musk’s push to integrate social media and financial services.
• CVS Launches Pharmacy Super App – CVS rolls out a revamped app featuring prescription barcodes, real-time cost tracking, and a pilot for unlocking secured cabinets, enhancing convenience for customers amidst retail pharmacy challenges.
• IKEA Expands Second-Hand Furniture Program – Following successful pilots in Madrid and Oslo, IKEA scales its pre-owned initiative across Europe, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and competing with resale platforms like eBay.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Costco Switches Back to Coca-Cola – Costco’s food courts will reintroduce Coca-Cola to its soda fountains, marking a return to its roots while maintaining the iconic $1.50 hot dog combo.
• Stop & Shop Rolls Out Savings Kiosks – Stop & Shop launches "Complete Savings Station" kiosks in 400 stores, offering personalized discounts and enhancing customer convenience with digital coupon technology.
• Levi’s Leverages Tech to Ride Baggy Jeans Trend – Levi’s taps Google Cloud for data insights to forecast trends, streamline inventory, and capitalize on the baggy jeans resurgence, boosting sales globally.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Bloomingdale’s to Close San Francisco Location – Bloomingdale's departs San Francisco Center after nearly 20 years, reflecting ongoing struggles in urban retail and the uncertain future of the mall under receivership.
• Amazon Go Shrinks Brick-and-Mortar Footprint – Amazon announces the closure of its Woodland Hills Amazon Go store, as part of broader cost-cutting measures, while doubling down on Just Walk Out technology and Amazon Fresh expansion.
• Hy-Vee Launches Red Media Targeting Solution – Hy-Vee introduces Hy-Vee ID in collaboration with Dentsu, offering brands advanced audience targeting capabilities through digital TV advertising and enhanced shopper alignment.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Fanatics Collectibles Opens First Physical Store in London -- Fanatics brings trading cards to life with a Regent Street flagship featuring rare cards, live breaking studios, and community-focused events, blending digital and physical experiences.
• Walmart Boosts Pay for Market Managers -- Top Walmart managers can now earn over $600,000 annually through increased bonuses and stock awards, highlighting the critical role of store-level leadership while streamlining corporate perks.
• Walgreens Expands Micro-Fulfillment Centers -- Walgreens plans to service nearly 6,000 stores with its efficient micro-fulfillment network, enhancing prescription delivery speed and operational efficiency across its pharmacy operations.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• DoorDash and The Home Depot Team Up – Customers can now order home improvement essentials via DoorDash for delivery in as little as an hour, marking DoorDash’s continued expansion into non-restaurant categories.
• REI Announces CEO Transition – Eric Artz retires in March, with Mary Beth Laughton stepping in as the new CEO, bringing experience from Nike and Athleta to guide REI into its next phase.
• Hy-Vee to Convert All Wahlburgers to Market Grille Concept – Hy-Vee transitions all in-store Wahlburgers to its Market Grille concept, introducing revamped menus with affordable pricing and maintaining all staff positions.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Costco Teamsters Authorize Strike – With an 85% vote, Costco union workers prepare to strike if contract negotiations fail by January 31, citing dissatisfaction with retirement benefits and the company's counterproposal.
• Amazon Halts Drone Deliveries – Software glitches causing crashes in Amazon’s MK30 drones lead to paused commercial operations in Texas and Arizona, underscoring hurdles in Prime Air’s rollout.
• Starbucks Announces Corporate Layoffs – CEO Brian Niccol plans layoffs in spring to streamline corporate operations and focus on revitalizing the Starbucks coffeehouse experience, with no impact on in-store employees.

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