Today’s Top Talk

1. Loblaw is partnering with Takeoff to launch an automated picking facility meant to enhance PC Express Ecommerce Service. The facility is to debut in a Toronto-area store next year. Reported on by Bridget Goldschmidt.
2. Veteran retail exec Kathryn McLay joins club chain after overseeing Neighborhood Markets. Story from Russell Redman.
3. JC Penney CEO Jill Soltau says the retailer has “made significant progress on our efforts to return JCPenney to sustainable, profitable growth.” Coverage from Lauren Thomas.

Source: Loblaw Taps Takeoff to Enhance PC Express Ecommerce Service | Progressive Grocer

Source: Walmart names Kathryn McLay as Sam’s Club CEO | Supermarket News

Source: JC Penney surges after the retailer reports a narrower-than-expected loss, but it still sees a steep sales decline | CNBC