2026 Predictions: The Promises (and Perils) of AI
We’ve held off on discussing AI as long as we could, but we’re only human. It was the…
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Retail Executives’ 2026 Legislative Wish List
2025 was a demonstration, if any were needed, of the enormous impact that governmental actions can have on…
Features January 7
2026 Retail Predictions: More AI, Yes, but That’s Not All, Folks
The Times Square ball has dropped, the champagne has gone flat and the New Year’s resolutions are…wavering, but…
Features January 6
The Stories that Shaped Retail in 2025
To close out the year, let’s a look back at our most-read stories of 2025, which offer a…
Features December 31
Athleisure Faceoff: How Lululemon, Vuori, Alo and Fabletics are Making Their Case to Consumers
For decades the world of sports apparel was dominated by a few big names — Nike, Adidas, Puma…
Features December 30
Malls’ New Success Strategy: Attracting Gen Zers Hungry for Social Contact
Malls are coming off the holiday season on a high — despite years of stories about the demise…
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What ChatGPT’s ‘Instant Checkout’ Offering Means for Retailers
[Update as of Oct. 28, 2025] PayPal Joins the ChatGPT Instant Checkout Bandwagon PayPal plans to connect its…
Features December 25
World Emblem Blunts Tariff Impacts with Manufacturing Shift to Dominican Republic
President Trump’s tariffs, and the uncertainty surrounding them, have caused many businesses to call a halt to major…
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