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Generative AI in Retail: 4 Predictions for 2025

The retail industry’s rapid adoption of generative AI technologies will continue in 2025. Throughout 2024, many retailers moved…

Executive Viewpoints February 4
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Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico are causing turmoil.

Tariff Turmoil Puts Consumers, Retailers on Edge

Punxsutawney Phil’s annual moment in the spotlight was overshadowed this weekend by President Donald Trump, who spurred predictions…

News February 3
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Adds CEO Title for Van Der Valk

As part of a planned succession, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings President Eric van der Valk has added CEO…

News February 3
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Beyond, Inc. Acquires BuyBuy Baby, Lays Out Tech-Focused Plan for Brand’s Future

Beyond, Inc. — the owner of BuyBuy Baby’s former sister company Bed Bath & Beyond — has signed…

News February 3
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Ace Hardware Taps Punxsutawney Phil to Launch New Yard Care Subscription Service

Ace Hardware has launched Ace YardRx, the hardware cooperative’s first subscription service for lawn care. The prescriptive program…

News February 3
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Are You Bringing Brick-and-Mortar Friction into Ecommerce?

As ecommerce solidifies its position as a critical revenue growth driver for brands, organizations must reevaluate their operations…

Executive Viewpoints February 3
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How Lululemon’s CEO Plans to Double the Business Despite Mounting Competition

Since taking the helm at Lululemon in 2018, Calvin McDonald has overseen a period of massive growth. The…

Features February 3
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Costco Raising Non-Union Workers’ Pay as Teamsters Strike Looms

Costco has raised the salary for most store employees to $30 per hour, according to reporting by Bloomberg…

News January 31
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Alo Yoga Gets Physical in Roblox with In-Store Integration

Activewear brand Alo Yoga has given its Roblox experience a glow-up and introduced a new phygital integration that…

News January 31
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