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Why Uncommon Corporate Partnerships are a Must in 2024 (and How to Make Them a Reality)

Despite Tightening Wallets, Select Brands Flourish As spend growth softened in the second half of 2023 across discretionary…

Executive Viewpoints March 13
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All the Feels: How Mood will Underpin Future Consumer Spending in Retail

The future consumer is a #mood. By now, it’s a given that consumers expect personalized brand interactions and…

Executive Viewpoints March 12
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Getting to Grips with Gen Z

Gen Z consumers are neither easy to define nor predictable in their shopping habits. The consumer cohort born…

Executive Viewpoints March 11
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2024 Brought New PCI Requirements. Hackers Can Help You Keep Up

As the average cost of a breach hits $4.45 million, regulatory authorities are driving more industrywide requirements to…

Executive Viewpoints March 8
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How AI is Ushering in the Future of Interactive Commerce

Quiet luxury, coastal grandmother, and cottagecore are just a few fashion trends that have emerged from the TikTok…

Executive Viewpoints March 7
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Crafting Better Retail Experiences with Hospitality Design

Growing demand for richer experiences continues to transform the built environment. It’s a distinct shift toward novelty and…

Executive Viewpoints March 6
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Harnessing the Potential of Returnless Refunds to Improve Profitability and Customer Experience

Retail’s busiest returns period may be in the rearview mirror until next year, but rising ecommerce order volumes…

Executive Viewpoints March 6
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Bringing Retail Media to Main Street and Beyond: 6 Building Blocks for Success

In the last few years, point of purchase has emerged as a sweet spot for effective marketing. These…

Executive Viewpoints March 5
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‘Cash or Card?’: Why More Financing Choices Drive Consumers’ Decisions on Which Retailers to Shop

The customer experience is paramount to the success of today’s retailers. This includes enhancing in-store inventory, delivery services…

Executive Viewpoints March 4
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