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Alex Vuocolo

Alex is a senior reporter for Retail Brew covering big box stores and direct-to-consumer brands. He previously covered the Fed, inflation, and crypto for Cheddar News.

Amazon delivery
E-Commerce

Amazon expands 30-minute delivery to dozens of cities

The e-commerce giant is extending the benefits of Amazon Now to millions of customers.

The Moravian Book Shop
Stores

Why America’s oldest book shop decided to go independent

Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania ended its relationship with Barnes & Noble Education because it needed more flexibility.

us treasury check with tariff stamp
Consumer Behavior & Trends

This Week in Retail: tariff refunds and April retail sales

Plus, Mother’s Day debrief.

Home Depot
E-Commerce

Why big and bulky delivery is the final frontier for retail supply chains

Complexity has made offering speedier delivery a challenge. But Home Depot continues to invest in the offering.

Amazon supply chain services
E-Commerce

Amazon is launching a supply chain service, and major retailers are signing up

The e-commerce giant is launching a new business it says will do for supply chains what AWS did for cloud infrastructure.

Yoda blimp
Stores

This Week in Retail: Cinco de Mayo and May the 4th

Plus, grand openings from Primark and Barnes & Noble.

Apple logo
Stores

Unionized workers at closing Apple store question Apple’s reasons

Workers and members of the community are challenging Apple’s justifications for closing its first unionized store.

Bed Bath & Beyond logo
E-Commerce

Bed Bath & Beyond outlines path to growth for unified brand

The portfolio company is cutting costs, increasing revenues, and integrating its business with a new technology platform.

Women in Retail Summit
E-Commerce

This Week in Retail: Agentic commerce chat and Women in Retail Summit

Plus, webinars on changing consumer trends and self-service POS.

Walmart's Great Value private label brand
E-Commerce

Walmart’s Great Value private label brand is getting a facelift

The update comes as the retail giant caters more to higher-income shoppers.