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Tapestry has sold Stuart Weitzman to Caleres.

Tapestry Offloads Stuart Weitzman to Famous Footwear Parent Company Caleres

In the wake of its failed merger with Capri Holdings, Coach parent company Tapestry is following through with…

News February 20
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Overview of Instacart's Connected Stores offerings.

Instacart May Have Started with Grocery Delivery, but its Future is Focused on Stores

Since its 2012 debut, Instacart has made significant progress in convincing Americans that grocery shopping can be done…

Features February 20
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Website Bugs are Costing you Customers: Here’s How to Stop Them

Website hiccups can happen to the best of us. Just like when Ticketmaster released Electric Picnic sales without…

Executive Viewpoints February 20
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Amazon's Inspire content feed, which is now defunct.

As TikTok Shop Expands to New Markets, Amazon Shuts Down Inspire Social Shopping Feed

While TikTok looks to offset a potential U.S. ban by expanding its ecommerce offering Shop to new markets,…

News February 19
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Loblaws Plans 80 New Stores in 2025 as Retailer Doubles Down on Discounting

As part of Loblaws’ plans to invest $2.2 billion (Canadian) this year, the supermarket retailer will open 80…

News February 19
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UPDATE: Michaels Taps Former Staples Canada Leader as CEO

[Update as of Feb. 19, 2025] Michaels has selected former Staples Canada CEO David Boone as its new…

News February 19
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Mall interior illustrating the retail magic Rekon Retail tries to create.

Scaling Store Experiences: 4 Lessons from Rekon Retail

For Rebekah Kondrat, retail is magic. “A great experience, like a physical retail environment, can change someone’s day,”…

Features February 19
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Is China Taking Over the (Cyber) World?

Western countries have long dominated ecommerce and digital marketing, yet China’s influence in these areas has been growing…

Executive Viewpoints February 19
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4 Legal Considerations for Pop-Up Businesses in the Fashion Industry

Fashion brands are leveraging pop-ups to create buzz, showcase limited-edition collections and connect with customers in immersive, high-energy…

Executive Viewpoints February 19
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