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Update: Ikea Shop-in-Shops Now Open in Best Buy Stores Across Florida, Texas

[Update from Nov. 5, 2025] Ikea kitchen and laundry planning centers are now open at Best Buy stores…

News November 5
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The $176 Billion Retail Media Opportunity has a Generation Problem

If you’re running the same in-store advertising strategy for a 22-year-old and a 65-year-old, you’re not maximizing your…

Executive Viewpoints November 5
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ThredUp has launched its peer-to-peer offering.

ThredUp Launches Peer-to-Peer Offering, Enabling Direct Selling on its Platform for the First Time

Resale platform ThredUp has launched its new peer-to-peer marketplace (first announced in May) in closed beta, allowing sellers…

News November 4
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Starbucks is selling a controlling stake of its business in China.

Starbucks Sells Majority Stake in its China Business

Starbucks has formed a joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to run its retail operations in…

News November 4
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Holiday shoppers are showing a willingness to wait for the best deals this year.

Black Friday Takes on New Importance as Holiday Shoppers Prioritize Smart Spending

2025 has been a year of sweeping change — both technologically thanks to AI, and economically as President…

Features November 4
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Beyond the Code Freeze: 5 Ways to Keep your Mobile Apps Running During the Holiday Shopping Blitz

In 2024, consumers spent $150 billion on in-app purchases, according to the State of Mobile 2025 report. And…

Executive Viewpoints November 4
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Agentic Commerce is a Huge Opportunity for Retailers; it’s Also a Liability Storm

AI agents that shop on behalf of consumers are moving from concept to reality. Visa and Mastercard are…

Executive Viewpoints November 3
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Bath & Body Works is delivering its scents to customers beyond its stores this year.

Bath & Body Works Engineers Holiday ‘Scent Takeovers,’ While Sephora Brings on the ‘Queen of Christmas’

Beauty retailers are pulling out all the stops to amp up the joy and magic this holiday season.…

News November 3
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Walmart is amping up holiday shopping with new AI tools for use in stores.

Walmart Looks to ‘Rewrite the Holiday Playbook’ with New In-Store AI Experiences

Walmart has unveiled a series of new AI-powered tools on its app and website aimed at making holiday…

News November 3
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