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More payments options adds complexity so the true unlock is payment orchestration.

Why Backend Orchestration is the True Payment Experience Unlock

The seamless nature of digital commerce has inspired consumers to expect more from the payment experience everywhere they…

Features January 26
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Casper Sleep has opened a new Sleep Shop concept in California, designed to create a more elevated tactile shopping experience.

Casper Revamps California Store with Interactive Sleep Features

Casper Sleep is doubling down on tactile experiences. As a company that sells mattresses, pillows and other sleep-related…

Features January 24
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40,000 retail execs gathered at the NRF Big Show to explore emerging trends, and how retail media, ESG and other trends can drive business innovation.

Seen and Heard at #NRF2024: 5 Trends from the Big Show

Over five days and a growing portfolio of on- and off-site events, the National Retail Federation brought together…

Features January 23
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Kimberly-Clark products are used by one-third of the world's population.

From Huggies to Depends: How Kimberly-Clark Deepens Digital Offerings with Click-by-Click Analysis

Despite having been around for more than 150 years, Kimberly-Clark doesn’t have a whole lot of name recognition…

Features January 22
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CNBC's Courtney Reagan with Saks CEO Marc Metrick at the 2024 NRF Big Show.

CEOs of Saks, Barnes & Noble: Big Pivots Can Pay Off (as Long as They’re Customer-Focused)

Saks Fifth Avenue wasn’t always known by that name. As CEO Marc Metrick pointed out, in its early…

Features January 19
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The Reality of AI in Retail: Executives Break Down Opportunities, Challenges at NRF

The rumor that every NRF speaker was contractually obligated to mention artificial intelligence (AI) at least once per…

Features January 18
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During the NRF Big Show, Drew Barrymore shared the lessons she has learned growing the Beautiful by Drew Brand, which is sold exclusively at Walmart.

How Drew Barrymore Embraces the Intersection of Accessibility, Affordability and Innovation

Actress, producer and TV personality Drew Barrymore can certainly afford premium kitchen and home items — and she…

Features January 17
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NRF Gen Z Panel: A Group Defined by its Contradictions

If you want to understand Gen Z (and that’s pretty important for any business that wants to grow),…

Features January 16
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AI has the potential to transform retail as we know it.

AI Isn’t Going Anywhere: How Retailers Plan to Deploy the Tech in 2024

Artificial intelligence dominated headlines and water cooler conversations in 2023, and 2024 is looking to be no different…

Features January 15
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