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Meet the Next Generation of Shoppers: 3 New Shopper Archetypes Retailers Should be Aware of

COVID, Brexit, and more recently the war in Ukraine, along with a cost-of-living crisis have caused 80% of…

Executive Viewpoints May 24
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JLL Research: ‘Eatertainment’ Concepts on the Rise

COVID-19 kept people cooped up at home and cooking their own meals (including that infamous sourdough bread), but…

Features May 24

How A Very Good Job is Creating Immersive Brand Moments

A very good job has worked closely with some of the world’s top shows, such as “And Just…

News May 23
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Example of Google's new AI-powered background generation tool.

Google Debuts New Tools to Help Brands Harness the Power of Generative AI

Google unveiled a series of new tools for merchants and advertisers at its annual Google Marketing Live event…

News May 23
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Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail have unveiled the 2023 winners of the annual 40 Under 40 Awards, representing a dynamic and diverse class of executives who have contributed to industry progress.  

Retail TouchPoints Reveals Latest 40 Under 40 Award Winners

Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail have unveiled the 2023 winners of the annual 40 Under 40 Awards, representing a dynamic…

News May 23
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5 Digital Marketing Trends Brands Should Pay Attention To

U.S. consumers keep spending despite historically high inflation, and with so many brands vying for attention in the…

Executive Viewpoints May 23
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For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless product designs and emphasis on high-quality, sustainable materials — conditions that led to a steady 25% year-over-year growth rate since 2016. Then the brand went viral during the pandemic thanks to its eco-friendly handcrafted face masks, which helped Graf Lantz expand its customer base 14X over the past three years.

Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless…

Features May 23
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Larissa Loden

The first Larissa Loden store, located in St. Paul, Minn., was designed as a beacon for customers and…

News May 22
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams presents a new joint plan to combat retail theft.

NYC Unveils Plan to Combat both Organized and Individual Retail Theft

With the exception of 2020, the total number of shoplifting complaints across New York City’s five boroughs has…

News May 22
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