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Competition has never been fiercer at retail.

NBCU Exclusive: What One of the World’s Biggest Media Companies Sees Ahead for Retail

As one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world, NBCUniversal is also one of the…

Features October 4
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New Gen Z research from MG2 reveals how these consumers embrace technology, values and community in their brick-and-mortar shopping experiences.

What Gen Z Expects from In-Store Experiences: Shared Values and Community Connections

Even though “digitally native” is on the short list for describing Gen Z, its members are most certainly…

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Two Ebay sellers featured in the company's new Small Business Report.

How Ebay is Separating Itself from the Marketplace Pack with a Focus on ‘Enthusiasts’

As it marks its 28th year in business, Ebay finds itself in a vastly different world than the…

Features October 3
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Mall of America Adds Body-Worn Cameras to its Security ‘Layers’

Security issues are top-of-mind with retailers: theft and threats of violence in retail locations are making headlines, including…

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Search behavior is changing, here's how brands can respond.

What Shifts in Online Search Behavior Really Mean for Brands

We’ve all heard the stat — more shopping searches now start on sites like Amazon or TikTok than…

Features September 28
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New research from Infillion highlights dramatic shifts in consumers' shopping journey.

Exclusive: New Research Highlights How Brands Can Capture Today’s Always-On Shopper

It started with COVID, and it hasn’t stopped — consumer shopping behaviors continue to rapidly shift even as…

Features September 27
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Can Nearshoring Prevent the Next Supply Chain Crisis?

Just as you don’t start worrying about your hot water heater’s performance until you get shocked by an…

Features September 25
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From Crocs to Madewell and Kendra Scott, more brands are taking creative approaches to product collabs in order to meet marketing and sales goals.

Harnessing Collaborations to Drive Brand, Product and Revenue Results

While collaborations have always been part of the brand marketing playbook, the multiple facets (and attendant hype) generated…

Features September 21
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Why One DTC Brand Bucked the SoHo Trend and Opened its First Store in Charleston

Over the last few years, a playbook of sorts has emerged for DTC brands: An enterprising soul puts…

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