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Final holiday sales figures indicate solid retail growth

Solid Holiday Sales Point to Increasing Consumer Confidence

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. 6, 2025 to include sales figures from Salesforce.] The presents…

News January 6
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2025 colors of the year from Pinterest (Cherry Red), Pantone (Mocha Mousse) and Stitch Fix (Wisteria)

Setting the Tone for 2025: Moody Maximalism will Drive Style, Design Aesthetics

In 2024 everyone needed an Eras look (the more sparkles the better), Western styles spread well beyond the…

Features January 6
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Navigating the Tariff Era: A Strategic Roadmap for Retailers

The re-emergence of tariffs on the global trade horizon has once again thrust the retail industry into uncertainty.…

Executive Viewpoints January 6

What Makes Thrive Market’s Marketing Team Thrive?

Featuring: Amina Pasha, Chief Marketing Officer, Thrive Market Amina Pasha has been in the CPG space for more…

Podcast January 6
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The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th anniversary

Goodyear Celebrates Centennial of Iconic Blimp with Merch, 100-City Flying Tour

Since 1925, the Goodyear Blimp has been a marketing icon, appearing everywhere from the Olympics to the first…

News January 3
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CFPB Sues Walmart for Illegal Payment Practices that Allegedly Cost Drivers $10 Million

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Walmart and Branch Messenger, alleging that the partners forced the…

News January 3
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Costco Bucks the Anti-DEI Trend

Costco’s board of directors has unanimously rejected a shareholder proposal to conduct a study of the retailer’s diversity,…

News January 3
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A message on the Zulily website indicates the company is liquidating its inventory.

UPDATE: Zulily Antitrust Case Against Amazon Moves Forward

[Update as of Jan. 3, 2025] A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District…

News January 3
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How Jointly Leverages AI and Journaling App Data to Fine-Tune Cannabis Product Recommendations

Given that different cannabis products can produce a wide range of effects among consumers, one of the biggest…

Features January 3
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