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Ex-Lululemon CEO McDonald Named to Top Job at Wella Company

Calvin McDonald is returning to the beauty industry for his next job, CEO of the Wella Company, effective…

News February 13
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How 2026 will Redefine Identity Verification in Retail

Retailers lost an estimated $115 billion to ecommerce fraud in 2024, and ineffective identity verification remains one of…

Executive Viewpoints February 13
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Uber Eats Launches Beta Version of AI-Powered Shopping Helper at Albertsons, Kroger and CVS

Uber Eats has introduced Cart Assistant, an AI-powered feature designed to help consumers build grocery baskets in seconds…

News February 12
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Specialty Retailer Bids $7 Million for Francesca’s IP

Specialty retailer Altar’d State has put in a $7 million “stalking horse” bid for the Francesca’s intellectual property…

News February 12
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The Counterfeit Threat Hiding in Plain Sight – and How NFC Is Restoring Trust at Home

Fill a glass of water from your refrigerator dispenser, change your air filter, refill a scent diffuser or…

Executive Viewpoints February 12
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The consumer influences and impulses that will shape the year in spending.

2026 Vibe: Nonconformity, Self-Preservation & Fandom will Shape the Year

Fortune-telling has long been an elusive yet in-demand art, somehow still appealing despite how often prognosticators get it…

Features February 12
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Asos Pops Up in Aspen for President’s Day

Digital-first apparel brand Asos has kicked off a combination of pop-up retail and branded moments woven into the…

News February 11
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Nordstrom Marks 125 Years with Brand Activations, Expanded Customer Perks

Think about it: Nordstrom has been around for half of the 250 years that the United States has…

News February 11
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Retail’s Secret Weapon? Smarter Screens that Sell

For decades, retail business owners looked at in-store displays — whether posters, banners or digital screens — as…

Executive Viewpoints February 11
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