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Lane Bryant and JCPenney Celebrate Social Justice With New Collections and Events

Lane Bryant and JCPenney are each launching new collections with social justice in mind. Lane Bryant will add a dedicated Pride collection…

eBay Plans Sneaker Pop-Up Shop in LA for Memorial Day Weekend

The self-proclaimed “original sneaker resale marketplace,” eBay says its sells 14 pairs of sneakers every minute. This Memorial Day weekend, eBay will…

How to Fix Your Loyalty Program’s Dispersed Data Problem

Loyalty programs can increase revenue by 15%-25% each year, according to McKinsey, which is why brands prioritize these programs. But success isn’t…

Why ASICS and Other DTC Retailers are Turning to Zero-Party Data

Google’s announcement earlier this year regarding “Topics” — its more privacy-sensitive solution to FLoC, or Federated Learning of Cohorts — shouldn’t be…

FTD Deploys New Online Tools in Bid to Expand Adoption by SMB Florist Network

After nearly a decade of underinvestment in its tech stack, FTD began making significant solution investments in early 2020 centered on its…

Albertsons to Launch Smart Shopping Carts at Select Stores

Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart…

REI Appoints First Chief Supply Chain Officer to Support Growth Initiatives

REI Co-op has named Sylvia Wilks to the newly created role of SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective May 23, 2022. Wilks…

Ulta Launches Retail Media Network, Sephora Likely Not Far Behind

Ulta Beauty is the latest retailer to launch a retail media network, aiming to tap into the growing pool of ad dollars…

Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the cutting edge of digital…

In Control From Afar: Using IoT to Manage Enterprise Energy Usage

Imagine being a retail facility manager with a portfolio of two dozen stores in the Southeast. It’s mid-July, and air conditioners have…

What Every Retailer Should Do to Stop Account Takeover Attacks

According to a recent report from the Identity Theft Resource Center there was a 68% increase in data breaches in 2021 compared…

Luxury 2022: How Luxury Brands are Adapting High-Touch Engagement in a Digital-First World

As the profile of the typical luxury consumer shifts, with Coresight Research revealing that approximately 70% of them are now millennials and…

Macy’s Expands Sustainability Efforts After Raising $1.5M During Earth Month

Through its Earth Month partnership with Trust for Public Land (TPL), Macy’s raised $1.5 million, and now the retailer has increased its…

Under Armour Begins Search for New CEO as Frisk Steps Down

Patrik Frisk will step down as President, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Under Armour, effective June 1, 2022. While the…

Kohl’s Could be Just Weeks From a Sale Despite Weak Q1 Results and Two C-Level Departures

It looks increasingly likely that a Kohl’s sale may be imminent, with the retailer receiving final bids from potential buyers in the…

Grocery Outlet Teams with Uber for On-Demand Delivery

Value supermarket Grocery Outlet has teamed up with Uber to pilot on-demand and scheduled delivery at 72 of its stores across California,…

Eyezon Expands Live Shopping Services to South America

On-demand social shopping platform eyezon has expanded into Latin America. The solution provider connects shoppers with retail agents, friends and product and…

Retailers, Are You Ready to Maximize Your Retail Media Revenue?

With heady revenue predictions for retail media north of $100 billion and with equally impressive growth rates, it’s not surprising to see…

Nordstrom Local to Summer in the Hamptons

Taking its Nordstrom Local pop-up concept to swanky environs this year, the luxury retailer will open an 850-square-foot location in Southampton, N.Y….

Q1 2022 Roundup: Big Box Giants’ Sales Growth Slows, Cool Weather Chills Home Improvement Results

The nation’s largest retailers have been holding strong against supply chain challenges, high fuel costs and inflation, but their combined ongoing impact…

Jane.com Appoints New CTO as it Sets Sights on Marketplace Transformation

Boutique marketplace Jane.com has hired David John Smith to serve as the company’s new CTO as it moves forward with its transformation…

Mastercard Debuts Framework to Enable Biometric Payments at Retailers Around the World

Mastercard has launched a new Biometric Checkout Program globally that will enable merchants of all sizes to offer contactless biometric checkout experiences…

‘Like a True New Yorker,’ Century 21 Plans 2023 Comeback in Original NYC Location

Famed off-price luxury retailer Century 21 will return to its original flagship location in downtown NYC in spring 2023, after filing for…

RICE 2022: How Nike, H&M and Razer are Putting ‘Phygital’ Retail Into Practice

The value of blending digital innovation with environmental design to create next-generation retail experiences is the message Tom Philipson, Founder and CEO of…

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