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Google Adds New Vision Match, Try-On Capabilities to Shopping Experience

By tapping into its Shopping Graph, Google’s dataset of 45+ billion listings of products for sale across the web, the company is…

Lowe’s Awards $9 Million to Support Skilled Trades Training

Through its Lowe’s Foundation, Lowe’s has made nearly $9 million in Gable Grants to strengthen 15 nonprofits that are helping to prepare…

Ulta Brings Ultimate Beauty Fan Event to San Antonio

Ulta Beauty is activating its fandom by hosting a one-day-only immersive event experience in San Antonio. Aptly named Ulta Beauty World, the…

Lilysilk Opens First Concept Store in New York City

Lilysilk, a sustainable specialty brand of silk products, has opened its first concept store in New York City. Located in the heart…

Dr. Martens Picks AI-Powered Platform to Enhance Customer Identity Resolution Across Channels

Dr. Martens has selected the Amperity customer data cloud solution to support its global data and marketing operations strategy. The UK footwear…

Canadian Adaptive Clothing Brand Selects Fulfillment Partner for U.S. Expansion

Silverts, a manufacturer of adaptive clothing for seniors and adults with disabilities, has selected Cart.com as its U.S. fulfillment partner. The apparel…

Skechers Brings ‘Performance’ Concept Store to Milan

A top destination for tourism with a footfall of 6,900 shoppers per hour, Corso Buenos Aires, a prominent shopping street in Milan,…

M&M’s Sweetens Loyalty Program Debut with Times Square Store Sleepover Sweepstakes

M&M’s, the iconic candies from Mars, has launched its first-ever loyalty program — the M&M’s Fun Club — with a sweet offer:…

Cheers! Marks & Spencer Pilots AI-Powered Wine Finder Tool

Citing research revealing that one-quarter of UK shoppers spend more than 10 minutes deliberating in the wine aisle, Marks & Spencer is…

Furniture.com Sets Out to ‘Transform the Industry’ with Multi-Brand Ecommerce Experience

The new ecommerce platform Furniture.com is seeking to enhance the furniture-buying process for consumers by offering a “one-stop-shop” approach that includes design…

Harry Potter Conjures Retail Magic in the Windy City

Harry Potter and his world of wizardry are coming to Chicago. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter Shop will open on North…

Warby Parker to Debut 5 Target Shop-in-Shops in 2025, More to Come in 2026

Optical retailer Warby Parker will open shop-in-shops at five Target stores in the second half of 2025 and plans to expand to…

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