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NRF Hot 25 List Spotlights Fastest-Growing Retailers

Mexican grocer Chedraui, Raley’s Supermarkets and Primark Stores have topped the National Retail Federation’s 2023 Hot 25 Retailers…

Features August 11
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Brands like Starbucks, Sephora and Crocs are doubling down on the mobile app experience by emphasizing loyalty, gamification and store integration.

As Mobile Sales Surge, Retailers Double Down on the App Experience

Insider Intelligence predicts that mobile commerce sales will account for 43.4% of total U.S. retail ecommerce sales —…

Features August 10
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Majid Al Futtaim's Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

The Crucial Piece of the ‘Mixed Used’ Mall that No One’s Talking About: Logistics and Fulfillment

It’s no secret that the mall isn’t the draw it once was. Kids these days are just as…

Features August 9
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Innovation is happening in the world of retail loyalty programs. Learn how brands are embracing sustainability, web3 and community to bolster their efforts.

3 Ways Brands are Reimagining Loyalty Programs

Sure, points and coupons are great, but today’s consumers are expecting far more from branded loyalty programs. While…

Features August 8
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Now that the hype has died down, many are questioning the long-term value of Threads, especially for brands and retailers.

Community and Customer Journeys: Inside Brands’ Strategies on Threads

Threads, Meta’s highly publicized “Twitter killer,” has seen dwindling engagement rates over the past few weeks. But that…

Features August 8
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Wish launched a turnaround, right as Temu was making its debut.

Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount…

Features August 7
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How Walmart, PepsiCo and Brooks Running are Making Strides in Sustainability

Retailers, brands and manufacturers are discovering some good news on the sustainability front: it’s remarkably flexible. Individuals and…

Features August 3
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Kyle Widrick, Founder and CEO of Win Brands Group, discusses the secrets of DTC profitability with Richard Kestenbaum of Triangle Capital at The Lead Summit.

Why DTC Brands are Evolving from Disruptors into Omnichannel Players

It wasn’t so long ago that the debut of new digital-first brands was a near-daily occurrence. Successful “challenger”…

Features August 2
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By empowering associates with data, retailers can support better in-store experiences

3 Ways to Use Data to Improve In-Store Experiences

Retailers have access to troves of data: data about their customers, their products and their business. But despite…

Features August 1
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