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b8ta Ends U.S. Operations but the Experiential Trailblazer Leaves Multiple Lessons for Other Retailers

Experiential retailer b8ta officially shut down its U.S. brick-and-mortar operations on Feb. 18, 2022, according to the company…

News February 25
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Nordstrom Issues Supplier Mandate for RFID Tagging

Nordstrom has joined other retailers in mandating the application of RFID tags to the products it sells in…

News February 25
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High-Quality Data is the Answer to Retailers’ Supply Chain Hurdles and Out-of-Stocks

The recent and unexpected emergence of (and fallout from) the omicron variant has deeply impacted retailers and created…

Executive Viewpoints February 25
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50% of China’s Luxury Shoppers are New to the Market  — And Here’s How to Reach Them

The explosive growth of China’s luxury fashion sector is being driven by a major influx of new shoppers:…

Features February 25
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Why Retailers and Social Networks are Saying ‘Full Stream Ahead!’

Online is becoming a main vehicle for purchases, and forward thinking businesses are already finding ways to seamlessly…

Executive Viewpoints February 25
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ABG Expands Social and Retail Media Capabilities with David Beckham Partnership

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has entered into a strategic partnership with David Beckham to co-own and manage his…

News February 24
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Pet Supplies Plus Expands Reach and Services Assortment via Wag N’ Wash Acquisition

Independent pet goods retailer Pet Supplies Plus has acquired emerging franchise retailer Wag N’ Wash. While the business…

News February 24
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Headless Solution Provider fabric Valued at $1.5B after Latest Funding Round

Ecommerce software company fabric has raised $140 million in a Series C funding round led by SoftBank, less…

News February 24
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Gen Z to Beauty Brands: Want me to Buy? Let’s Talk

It’s easy to assume that Gen Zers, who are accustomed to having information served up to them, are…

Executive Viewpoints February 24
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