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Inside the World’s Most Interesting Stores with Jack Stratten

Featuring: Jack Stratten, Director, Insider Trends  What makes a great store in 2026? Sometimes, it’s not clarity — it’s curiosity. Recorded live…

Podcast February 23
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Bath & Body Works Store Debuts on Amazon

Bath & Body Works (B&BW) has launched an official store on Amazon, making its body care and home…

News February 20
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Trader Joe’s Plans to Open 5 New Stores in Coming Months

Trader Joe’s has announced the locations for five new supermarkets, giving shoppers in more locations the opportunity to…

News February 20
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ChatGPT now has ads and Target is one of the early test partners.

UPDATE: Albertsons, Williams Sonoma Join Target, Adobe in Testing ChatGPT Ads

[Update as of Feb. 20, 2026] Albertsons and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (parent company of Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West…

News February 20
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Designing a Smarter Logistics Network: The Hidden Growth Lever Most New Brands Overlook

For emerging retail brands, logistics is often seen merely as a cost center, a function to be negotiated…

Executive Viewpoints February 20
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Associated Wholesale Grocers Adopts Forecasting and Fresh Optimization Solution

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has selected Relex solutions that are designed to optimize distribution center forecasting and replenishment,…

News February 19
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Ikea Plans 10 New U.S. Stores in 2026

Ikea U.S. will open a total of 10 new stores in 2026, including its first location in Oklahoma…

News February 19
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The Returns Blind Spot: Why Retailers Lose Customers After Checkout

Every holiday season, retailers pour resources into making their checkout experiences accessible. They audit shopping carts, test payment…

Executive Viewpoints February 19
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Why Stanton Optical Focused on Staples for Eye Care Shop-in-Shops

A full-service eyecare facility isn’t something you’d expect to find inside a Staples store, but four Philadelphia-area Staples…

Features February 19
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