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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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Store No. 8 is Walmart's innovation incubator, which allows the retailer to pursue new opportunities in business and customer experience.

What is Store No. 8? Inside Walmart’s Innovation Incubator

Editor’s Note: As 2023 comes to an end, we are highlighting some of our most-read content of the…

Features August 1
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IHL Study: Inventory Distortion Will Cost Retailers $1.77 Trillion in 2023

Inventory distortion, whether it’s out-of-stocks or overstocks, are a huge and costly challenge for retailers and suppliers, and…

Features July 31
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Accenture surveyed more than 10,000 consumers in 16 countries and found that the “resilient consumer” is emerging and finding new ways to browse and buy.

Accenture: Rise of the ‘Resilient Consumer’ Requires More Nuanced Retail Strategies

Accenture surveyed more than 10,000 consumers in 16 countries and found that although we’re living in a time…

Features July 28
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Inside Century 21’s Dramatic (Re)-Entrance into NYC Retail

The return of storied off-price retailer Century 21 to its original space in NYC’s financial district this past…

Features July 26
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