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Ollie’s Buys 40 Big Lots Locations, Supporting Plans for 75 New Stores in 2025

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has acquired 40 former Big Lots stores, jumpstarting its plans to open 75 new stores…

News March 20
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Why Stitch Fix is Focusing on its Human Stylists When Everyone Else is Talking About AI

These days it seems everyone is an “AI company” — whether the goal is boosting SEO or sales…

Features March 20
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The Ethical Dilemma of AI’s Deceptive Behaviors

Today’s rapidly evolving AI systems are like no software that has ever come before them. They are designed…

Executive Viewpoints March 20
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Does Dismissal of Amazon Class Action Lawsuit Spell Trouble for FTC’s Antitrust Case?

The Federal Trade Commission has been dealt another blow in its ongoing antitrust case against Amazon. In October…

News March 19
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Ikea to Open London Store Following Three-Year Environmental Renovation

Ikea will open its new store on London’s Oxford Street on May 1, 2025, featuring 62,430 square feet…

News March 19
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You Don’t Have Customers, you Have Fans, so Put on a Show

There’s a lot retailers can learn from the success of immersive location-based entertainment spaces this past year. The…

Executive Viewpoints March 19
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Try-On Data Unlocked: Driving In-Store Analytics for a Smarter Retail Experience

Retail has always had its share of mystique. From the art of visual merchandising (VM) to the subtle…

Executive Viewpoints March 19
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Pop-Ups Prove Their Versatility: Product Debuts, Event Tie-Ins and On-the-Ground Testing

While pop-ups aren’t a new phenomenon, they have become more sophisticated and varied in recent years. They can…

Features March 19
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Macy’s to Adapt Best-Seller About Department Store Icons into TV Series

Macy’s has emerged as the winning bidder for the exclusive rights to develop Julie Satow’s best-selling book, When…

News March 18
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