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Luxury ecommerce site Olivela wants to turn fashion into a force for good.

How Olivela is Turning Luxury Fashion into a Force for Good

A designer handbag probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind as a vehicle for making the…

Features January 20
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Capitalizing on Livestreaming’s Growth Potential: Expert Advice for Newbies

Livestreaming, also known as live commerce, is still emerging in Western markets, particularly when compared to the booming…

Features January 19
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As headwinds mount the customer lifetime value will be the key to ecommerce success.

As Headwinds Mount, Lifetime Value will Become Ecommerce’s ‘North Star’

The ecommerce pandemic party is officially over. Following two lockdown-induced boom years, online retailers that were once investor…

Features January 18
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As other retailers brace for the impact of a looming recession, Saks OFF 5TH, has a rosier outlook.

NRF 2023: Saks OFF 5TH CEO Foresees Smooth Sailing for Off-Price Despite ‘Choppy’ Economic Waters

The mood on the street these days could generally be described as gloomy. But as other retailers brace…

Features January 16
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NRF 2023: How Target Makes its Culture of Inclusion Tangible

Sometimes the results of emphasizing diversity and inclusion are big, bold and easy to see; sometimes they’re subtle.…

Features January 16
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NRF 2023: Why Macy’s is Building Diversity and Equity to Empower Everyone, from Store Associates to Executives

Diversity has become a key part of any retailer’s strategy, and Macy’s is driving its success in this…

Features January 16
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Holiday 2022 Recap: Promotions, BOPIS Drove Late-Season Engagement as Overall Growth Slowed

The 2022 holiday season showed slow, but steady, improvement for the retail industry. As economic headwinds curbed spending…

Features January 13
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NRF Big Show to Spotlight Innovative Consumer Products and Workforce Solutions

Everyone in the retail industry knows January means two things: lots of holiday returns and the venerable NRF…

Features January 12
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Inside Johnny Cupcakes’ ‘Fakery’: Gourmet Retail Theater Thrives in Boston

Johnny Earle always enjoyed the process of creating — even more so than the outcome. It’s the reason…

Features January 11
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