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How Temu Helped one Texas-Based Bookseller Find a Whole New Subset of Customers

When Temu first debuted in the U.S. it was a “China-direct” site, bringing products from overseas factories directly…

Features March 19
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As Walmart, Target and Dollar General Vie for Value Shoppers, who has the Edge?

There are many reasons that Walmart achieved a $1 trillion market valuation last month, a first for a…

Features March 17
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How The Hoxton Hotel Chain Transformed the Minibar into a Localized Retail Experience

For decades, centuries even, hotels around the world have operated under the same well-understood principles. Yes, the idea…

Features March 10
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Exclusive Q&A: Why Retailers Should Leverage the Power of Dynamic Pricing

The flurry of tariffs that have reshaped international trade have created multiple challenges for retailers, and among the…

Features March 5
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JD Sports CEO: American Retail Buyers Have Been Acting Like ‘Order Takers’

JD Group CEO Régis Schultz described American retail buying culture as "lazy" and said retailers need a point…

Features March 3
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Gary V on the Shifting Landscape of Attention and the Death of Don Draper Marketing

VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk shared insights on live shopping, how AI will reshape the influencer economy and why…

Features February 26
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Exclusive Q&A: Why Any Day Can be a ‘Yes’ Day at The Children’s Place

Every time a parent and child shop for clothing, there’s a battle between the holder of the purse…

Features February 24
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Why Stanton Optical Focused on Staples for Eye Care Shop-in-Shops

A full-service eyecare facility isn’t something you’d expect to find inside a Staples store, but four Philadelphia-area Staples…

Features February 19
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Consumer Research: Mass Retailers’ 79% Grocery Penetration Matches Traditional Supermarkets for First Time

Affordability challenges are reshaping U.S. consumer buying habits for grocery shopping, according to the latest Dunnhumby Consumer Trends…

Features February 18
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