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Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are continuing to be cautious with their money — a potentially long-term trend that’s impacting the growth trajectories of both emerging and high-growth brands in the retail sector.

4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are…

Features May 1
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True Religion is tapping into its loyal community of customers and creators to develop unique product experiences.

How the Y2K Revival is Expanding True Religion’s Shopper Community

True Religion, born in the Y2K era, is benefiting from its current cultural resurgence. Creative Director Zihaad Wells…

Features April 28
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How Northern Tool Cut Corrugate Spending 30% and Enhanced its Unboxing CX

If you’ve ever ordered anything online, this has undoubtedly happened to you: you open up a too-big box…

Features April 26
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These five brands have found innovative paths to livestreaming success in the U.S.

Livestreaming Success Stories from Adore Me, Pacsun, Simon and More

Livestream shopping has proven a tough nut to crack in the West. Despite the format’s wild success in…

Features April 25
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Walmart’s Baby Selection isn’t Just for Little Ones — Mom’s Needs are Key as Well

Baby retail isn’t just about the babies themselves. As the saying goes, it takes a village — and…

Features April 24
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Sustainability is the Future — Here’s How to Make it Part of Your Business

Sustainability has evolved from a buzzword and marketing term to a core element of any successful retailer, and…

Features April 21
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The Future of International Commerce is Online — and the Field is Open

Where will the next great international business opportunity appear? The somewhat unlikely locations are eight rapidly growing countries…

Features April 20
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How PAVE Global Can Help Retailers Build Next-Gen Store Design Teams

Talent acquisition and retention are a top challenge for organizations across many industries, but retailers in particular are…

Features April 19
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Flip aims to be an authentic space for consumers, beginning with beauty.

How Flip is Flipping the Script on Influencer Marketing by Making Actual Customers its Stars

Online shopping has existed for 40 years or so now, depending on what starting point you use, and…

Features April 18
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