Kohl’s outlines plans for store investments
Kohl’s plans to open about 100 small-format stores over the next four years as part of a plan to enter markets where it doesn’t have a brick-and-mortar retail presence. The retailer also will invest $850 million this year to open 400 more in-store Sephora shops and update stores with features including zones to highlight emerging […]
IKEA to offer solar panels, services in the US
Select IKEA stores in the US will start selling solar panels and installation services this fall in a partnership with California-based SunPower. The products and services will be sold under the “Home Solar” line, which will be available to IKEA Family loyalty program members. CNN
IKEA, H&M create space for London’s creatives
Sweden-based retailers H&M and IKEA have partnered to open Atelier100, a London store aimed at promoting local artisans and products. The store, which was built using recycled materials from a former Topshop flagship, will include workshop space for the creators who will sell their wares in the shop. Retail Gazette
Circle K embraces AI-powered self-checkouts
Circle K will install self-checkout machines that use artificial intelligence to automatically ring up items at 7,000 locations over the next few years, after testing the machines in 500 of its convenience stores. The technology, from California-based startup Mashgin, is designed to speed checkout by eliminating the need for shoppers to find and scan barcodes […]
Dollar General plans to open 1,110 stores this year
Dollar General is on track to open 1,110 locations, finish 1,750 remodels and complete 120 relocations in 2022. The retailer opened 239 stores during the first quarter and finished rolling out its DG Fresh program, which enables it to self-distribute frozen and refrigerated products. Supermarket News
Walgreens plans 10 Massachusetts primary care clinics
Walgreens Boots Alliance with VillageMD will open 10 or more primary care practices in Massachusetts, starting with a location in Quincy slated to open next month, as part of a plan to open 600 US locations by 2025. The pharmacy chain invested $5.2 billion in VillageMD last year to grow its presence in the health […]