Latest News & Articles - Retail TouchPoints

How to Plan Back-to-School Campaigns in a Tense Economic Environment

As families and educators prepare for a new school year, economic pressures and shifting policies are reshaping the back-to-school (BTS) shopping landscape….

Listen Now: How DSW is Navigating a New Era of Engagement

The retail marketing playbook is rapidly evolving, with massive changes underway in core channels such as search and social media — not…

CVS Plans to Close 271 Stores in 2025 as Part of Multi-Year Savings Plan

In August 2024, CVS Health identified a “multi-year opportunity” to deliver $2 billion in savings via a variety of methods, and one…

Grocery Stores Emerge as the Last Piece to the Mixed-use Puzzle

Despite shaky economic conditions that have caused a void in other real estate sectors, retail remains strong, with a historically low vacancy…

PayPal Credit Introduces Physical Card for Brick-and-Mortar Payments

Over the next few weeks, PayPal will roll out physical payment cards to eligible U.S. PayPal Credit customers, adding a tangible way…

Agentic AI is No Longer Speculative

Just six months ago, the idea of a business seriously incorporating Agentic AI into its operations would likely have been dismissed as…

How Marketing Data Unlocks TikTok’s Power at Both Ends of the Funnel

Uncertainty about the ultimate fate of TikTok has been somewhat lost among the clouds surrounding other “T” things (tariffs and trade deals),…

REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

This article was first published in our sister brand Shop Eat Surf Outdoor A lot has happened politically and in the outdoor…

Aldi U.S. Promotes Company Veteran to CEO

Aldi U.S. has named current COO Atty McGrath as CEO, effective Sept. 1, 2025. McGrath, who has spent her entire 20-year career…

UPDATE: Big Lots Reopens 78 Stores in Fourth and Final Phase of Comeback

[Update as of June 2, 2025] The reopening of 78 Big Lots stores on June 5 will mark the fourth and final…

How IoT is Transforming Digital Signage in Retail

Retail is evolving rapidly, and the integration of digital signage with the Internet of Things (IoT) is opening up new opportunities for…

Retail: Why you Should Include Your Employees in Your Marketing

As online purchases increased and face-to-face consumer engagement with staff reduced, more and more retail brands leaned into communications that reflected this…

Target Names New Leader for Roundel Retail Media Network

Matt Drzewicki has been appointed to lead Target’s retail media network Roundel as SVP, effective June 1. Drzewicki has been serving as…

Stitch Fix Adds More Flexible ‘Fix’ Options

Stitch Fix is continuing to test out new ways to introduce more flexibility into its digital styling service. After expanding the size…

UPDATE: Court Ruling Revoking Trump Tariffs Temporarily Paused by Appeals Court

[Update as of May 30, 2025] A federal appeals has issued a stay pausing the Court of International Trade’s May 28 ruling…

Sam’s Club Enters New Arena — Pizza Delivery

Sam’s Club’s giant pizzas have long been a customer favorite, and now club members can get all that cheesy goodness delivered straight…

Vans a Hot Topic of VF Corp. Earnings Call As Turnaround Questioned

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor When it comes to revenue and marketplace might, the Vans…

Warby Parker Inks Smart Glasses Deal with Google, Debuts New AI Tool for Online Shoppers

DTC brand Warby Parker has made two big moves in a bid to continue disrupting the eyewear market. The company is teaming…

Where Amazon and Walmart Are Looking Next: Even Faster Delivery, Healthcare and AI, Of Course

Earlier this week we dissected the similarities and differences between Amazon’s “Why” approach to innovation and Walmart’s “And” attitude. So, which strategy…

Make Customer Data Work for You – the Right Way

Every retailer knows the power of a great customer experience. From getting a gift card offer when you’re running low on something…

Dick’s Reaffirms 2025 Guidance as Analysts Zero in on Foot Locker, Nike on Q1 Call

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor Dick’s Sporting Goods executives addressed shareholders’ concerns about its planned…

Instacart Names New CEO as Simo Heads Over to OpenAI

Instacart has appointed current Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers as its next CEO, following the news earlier this month that current CEO, Fidji Simo,…

Williams-Sonoma Buys Dormify IP, Plans 2026 Relaunch

Williams-Sonoma will acquire the intellectual property (IP) of Dormify, a content resource for students and young adults seeking curated, space-saving home solutions….

Salesforce Bolsters AI Ambitions with $8B Informatica Acquisition

Salesforce will beef up its cloud data management capabilities with the purchase of Informatica for $8 billion in equity value, net of…

Retail News & Insights