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Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are continuing to be cautious with their money — a potentially long-term trend that’s impacting the growth trajectories of both emerging and high-growth brands in the retail sector.

4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are…

Features May 1
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It’s Time for a Retail Media Rebellion: a CEO’s POV

Forecasts predict retail media ad spend will grow to $61.15 billion in 2024, making it the most dynamic…

Executive Viewpoints May 1
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Back to the Beginning: Print’s a Smarter Start to Customer Journeys

Omnichannel, through-the-line, integrated: popular marketing synonyms that date back decades. Call it what you will, the quest for…

Executive Viewpoints May 1

Youthforia Founder on Creating Content that Connects…and Drives Commerce

Featuring: Fiona Co Chan, Founder and CEO, Youthforia Gone are the days of overwhelming and uninspiring beauty shopping…

Podcast May 1

#RICE23 Sneak Peek: Kiri Masters on New Marketplace Opportunities

During this Retail Innovation Conference & Expo sneak peek, Erica Vallecorsa sits down with Kiri Masters, author and…

News May 1
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Amazon Retail and Cloud Growth Slows in Q1 but AI Investments Hold Promise

Amazon’s net sales grew 9% year-over-year to $127.4 billion in Q1 2023. Net income was $3.2 billion for…

News April 28
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Pinterest is opening to third-party ads with Amazon as its first partner.

Pinterest Opens to Third-Party Ads with Amazon as First Partner

For the first time ever, Pinterest is opening its platform to third-party ad demand, starting with a multi-year…

News April 28
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Gap to Lay Off 1,800 Employees as Part of Restructuring Plan

Gap Inc. will cut approximately 1,800 jobs from its headquarters and upper-field workforce as it seeks to “simplify…

News April 28
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True Religion is tapping into its loyal community of customers and creators to develop unique product experiences.

How the Y2K Revival is Expanding True Religion’s Shopper Community

True Religion, born in the Y2K era, is benefiting from its current cultural resurgence. Creative Director Zihaad Wells…

Features April 28
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