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180 "Dancing Robots" work alongside humans at a Happy Returns' Hub to process millions of returns each month.

Returns and Fraud are on the Rise — Happy Returns Wants to Help

Inside a large warehouse in Pennsylvania, dozens of black robots dart and swirl across a polished concrete floor.…

Features January 23
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Why People-Centered Design will be One of 2025’s Hottest CX Trends

Some 2025 retail design trends are easy to predict; for example, it’s a good bet that artificial intelligence…

Features January 22
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Exclusive Q&A: B2B Cruise Retail Player Comes Ashore to Support Resort-Based Luxury

Stacy Shaw wants to make it very clear that Starboard Group is specifically in the business of vacation…

Features January 17
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Tracee Ellis Ross on Innovation, Team Building and Why ‘Challenge’ Marketing is Broken

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross started building her vision for Pattern Beauty while starring on the sitcom Girlfriends, but…

Features January 15
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Best Buy has undergone a 5-year complete overhaul of its business.

Inside Best Buy’s 5-Year Effort to Evolve with Today’s Consumer

One of the core values of Dick Schulze, Founder of Best Buy, was “learning from challenge and change”…

Features January 14
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CEOs of Macy's Inc, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury discuss their company's future at the NRF Big Show.

Macy’s Leaders Answer 6 Big Questions About the Company’s Future at NRF

The leaders of Macy’s Inc.’s three retail banners — Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury — took the stage together…

Features January 13
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AI Successes from L’Oréal, Lowe’s and Walmart Bring Context to the AI Conversation

Artificial intelligence has, not unsurprisingly, been a headline topic at the NRF Big Show, and NVIDIA is undoubtedly…

Features January 13
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How Dick’s Sporting Goods Fights Premium Sneaker Diversion with its Mobile App

The customer-facing mobile app for Dick’s Sporting Goods has come a long way since its debut in 2021.…

Features January 12
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Why David’s Bridal’s New Media Network is Key to its Post-Bankruptcy Future

Most retail segments have several pillar retailers that rule the vertical. Think about apparel, furniture, grocery and even…

Features January 10
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