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What U.S. SMBs Can Learn from Alibaba.com’s Playbook

Featuring: Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager at Alibaba.com Alibaba may be known for its massive scale — but…

Podcast July 28
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The AI-Powered Consumer Is Here: How Retailers And Brands Can Keep Pace With Digital Shopping Agents

AI is changing how people shop, with digital assistants handling everything from search to purchase. Here’s what brands…

Sponsored July 25
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Backcountry Acquires Value Retailer Level Nine Sports

Outdoor gear retailer Backcountry has acquired Utah-based Level Nine Sports, which will combine Backcountry’s digital expertise with Level…

News July 25
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Stronger Bonds, Stronger Business: The Case for CRM and Loyalty Now

A seismic shake-up in global trade is underway as new U.S. tariff policies take hold. A 10% blanket…

Executive Viewpoints July 25
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Gen X is actually the highest-spending consumer cohort, well above Gen Z.

Forget About Gen Z — Overlooked Gen X Spends the Most, and will Through 2033

As brands court Gen Z, they may be missing out on a significant opportunity — Gen X. New…

Features July 24
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Daniel Danker, Walmart's new EVP of AI Acceleration, Product and Design.

Walmart Snags Top Instacart Exec to Lead AI Efforts as it Unveils Plans for AI ‘Super Agents’

On Wednesday, July 23, Instacart’s Chief Product Officer, Daniel Danker, shared on LinkedIn that he is leaving the…

News July 24
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Albertsons Names New Retail Media Head

Albertsons Companies has appointed Brian Monahan as the new head of its retail media division, Albertsons Media Collective,…

News July 24
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Why the Second Sale Matters More than the First

The first purchase is cause for celebration, but it’s the second sale that really matters. That’s when a…

Executive Viewpoints July 24
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Functional hydration brand Liquid I.V. was one of the best-selling products this Prime Day.

Inside One of Prime Day’s Biggest Success Stories — Liquid I.V.

There’s no denying the power of Amazon Prime Day: The annual sales event is now as much a…

Features July 24
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