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IKEA’s Biggest Franchisor Plans to Invest More Than $3 Billion in Omnichannel Store Push

Ingka Group, which operates 392 IKEA stores across 32 markets, will invest more than €3 billion ($3.16 billion)…

News May 10
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#RICE2022 Takes Chicago by storm this week.

The Place to Be: Retail Industry Converges on Chicago for #RICE22

Three conferences with 200+ top-notch speakers, two distinct expos and a whole host of activities — from networking…

Features May 10
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Retail Business Response Planning for Severe Weather Events

Taking a proactive approach in planning for and responding to severe weather volatility will help safeguard any business’s…

Executive Viewpoints May 10
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ESW Acquires Scalefast to Bolster Cross-Border Commerce Solutions

DTC ecommerce solution provider ESW will acquire Scalefast, an end-to-end ecommerce company, in a deal that is expected…

News May 9
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Self-Checkout Solution Provider Raises $62.5 Million

Mashgin, a self-checkout solution powered by AI and computer vision, has raised $62.5 million in Series B funding…

News May 9
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Best Buy Expands Beyond Electronics Into New Categories Including Skincare

Best Buy Expands Beyond Electronics Into New Categories Including Skincare

Following a March 2022 announcement that it planned to expand beyond its roots in electronics, Best Buy is…

News May 9
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Foot Locker Deepens Relationship with Adidas as Both Retailers Focus on Digital Offerings

Foot Locker has entered an “enhanced” relationship with adidas in which the brands will work together to improve…

News May 9
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How Vans Transformed its Visual Merchandising with ‘Digital-First’ Processes

During the pandemic, many retail organizations embraced more agile, often digital ways of working. Corporate employees immediately felt…

Features May 9
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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as…

Executive Viewpoints May 9
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