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Walmart Adds Spotify to Membership Benefits, Expands Wellness Offerings

Walmart is continuing to expand beyond typical big box retailer offerings with the addition of new wellness services…

News March 10
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BotsCrew Chatbots Designed to Span Channels and Countries

BotsCrew offers retailers a chatbot designed to connect to multiple channels, including Facebook, WhatsApp, SMS, website widgets and…

News March 10
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Why 2022 Will Be a Big Coming Out Party for NFTs

Mike Winkelmann’s digital art project EVERYDAYs sold for a record-setting $69 million in March 2021. That moment is…

Executive Viewpoints March 10
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Why the Ukraine Crisis Will Impact the Supply Chain for Everyone — Not Just Those Directly Exposed

Some retailers have more direct exposure to Russia’s war with Ukraine than others, but every company will feel…

Features March 10
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Serena Williams’ VC Firm Leads Calico $2.1 Million Seed Funding

AI-powered smart supply chain management platform Calico has received $2.1 million in a seed funding round led by…

News March 9
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Lululemon Launches First Footwear Collection With ‘Women First’ in Mind

Lululemon has kicked off its  first footwear collection after more than 20 years of focusing on athleisurewear. Starting…

News March 9
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Dollar Tree Settles with Activist Investor, Appoints Former Dollar General CEO to Lead Board

Following several months of pressure from activist investor Mantle Ridge, Dollar Tree has announced the makeup of its…

News March 9
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As Malls Reinvent Themselves, Department Stores Will Need to Rethink and Redesign

It’s no secret that malls are struggling for relevancy. Once the “it” hangout spot for elderly mall walkers…

Features March 9
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Three Key Considerations Affecting Retail Design in 2022

With the potential for new COVID variants, record levels of inflation and evolving consumer preferences, 2022 retail design…

Executive Viewpoints March 9
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