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3 Different Paths to Resale Profitability

Resale is one of the hottest sectors of retail right now, but despite rampant consumer demand and brand…

Features May 11
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Rokt Adds New Revenue Opportunities With Payment-Related Offers at Checkout

Machine learning-powered ecommerce payments provider Rokt has launched Rokt Payments Marketplace. The tool is designed to enable ecommerce…

News May 11
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Three Big Opportunities for Retail Enterprises in 2023 — and How to Capitalize on Them

Once the dust had settled from a strong holiday sales season, it was back to reality in the…

Executive Viewpoints May 11
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UFCW Officially Votes to Oppose Kroger and Albertsons Merger

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) has officially announced that delegates representing 1.3 million of…

News May 10
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Tempur Sealy Buys Mattress Firm in $4B Deal

Tempur Sealy International will acquire Mattress Firm Group in a $4 billion cash and stock transaction, creating a…

News May 10
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Vitamin Shoppe parent company Franchise Group to go private following acquisition.

Vitamin Shoppe Parent Company to go Private Following Acquisition by Senior Management

The senior management team of Franchise Group, led by the company’s CEO Brian Kahn along with a consortium of financial partners…

News May 10
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Shoppers Seeking Comfort and Self-Expression Will Smash the Piggy Bank for a Splurge Purchase

Shoppers are cutting back in the aggregate as they brace themselves for economic headwinds, so the conventional wisdom…

Features May 10
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CPG Brands: Leverage Shipper Intelligence Technology Amid Supply Chain Challenges

For consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands wanting to lead their category at major retailers, it’s critical to be strategic…

Executive Viewpoints May 10
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Walmart Names Two-Decade Veteran to Top Merchandising Role

Walmart has named Latriece Watkins as its new U.S. Chief Merchandising Officer. She replaces Charles Redfield, who reportedly…

News May 9
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