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When 62% of Shoppers Expect Their Cost of Living to Increase, Retailers Must Focus on Value and Experiences

Inflation fears are lingering as retailers approach the holiday season, with 79% of consumers saying their finances are…

Features September 16
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Gen Z, in Their Own Words: What They Really Want from Brands and Retailers

Gen Z is arguably one of the most in-demand, and yet most elusive, generations of our time. While…

Features September 15
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How Calpak’s Test-and-Learn Approach is Helping the Travel Brand Conquer Livestreaming

[Editor’s Note: For a deeper dive into the current state of livestream shopping in the U.S., check out…

Features September 14
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Livestreaming in the U.S. isn’t Dead, it’s Just Happening in the Wrong Place 

[Editor’s Note: Check out this feature on travel brand Calpak for an inside look at one brand that…

Features September 13
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DTC Brand Aims to Make Furniture Shopping ‘Easy Like Sunday Morning’

Anyone who has purchased furniture for their office, apartment or home would agree it can be a long,…

Features September 12
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Survey: Consumers Want Easy Access to Apparel Sustainability Info

The apparel industry’s enormous global environmental impact has made it a primary focus of sustainability efforts, and consumers…

Features September 9
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Retail Crime on the Rise: Expert Advice on How Retailers Can Protect Stores and Associates

Retail crime is on the rise, and it’s affecting companies of all sizes. The National Retail Federation (NRF)…

Features September 8
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The Host Co. Creates Site-Specific Product Sales Opportunities at Rental Properties

Even the most seasoned traveler will forget to pack an important item for a trip, and vacationers want…

Features September 7
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Ulta Beauty, American Eagle Share How Supply Chain Investments Can Drive the Entire Company

Supply chain and last mile challenges have been grabbing headlines for months, and executives from Ulta Beauty, American…

Features September 6
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