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Walmart and Gap Expand Partnership to Launch a Furniture Line

Walmart and Gap are deepening their relationship with the launch of Gap Home Furniture, a collection of more…

News October 29
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The Facebook Rebrand and What it Means for “Metaverse Commerce”

Mark Zuckerberg followed up his broad-reaching announcement about the future of the company formerly called Facebook with a…

Features October 29
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AI Guidebook for Retailers Ahead of the 2021 Holiday Season

The modern retailing industry never sleeps. After an incredibly unique and demanding back-to-school season, retailers now must quickly…

Executive Viewpoints October 29
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Walmart and Gap Expand Partnership to Launch a Furniture Line

Walmart and Gap are deepening their relationship with the launch of Gap Home Furniture, a collection of more…

News October 29
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Brand Building in the Age of Values-Driven Retail: 5 Secrets from DTC Leaders 

Myriad studies have pointed to the rise of “conscious consumers” or “values-driven consumers.” But as the market of sustainable, ethical…

Features October 29
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Zuckerberg Emphasizes Marketplaces and the Metaverse as he Pivots Facebook to a Younger Audience

[Editors’ Note: This story was originally published on Oct. 26. On Oct. 28, Zuckerberg followed up on the…

News October 29
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AI-Powered Chatbots: How the Pandemic Fueled Innovation

There was a time when automation in the retail space meant autonomous point-of-sale checkouts, and chatbots were reserved…

Executive Viewpoints October 29
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NRF Predicts Record-Breaking Holiday Sales Despite Inventory Issues

Consumer purchasing power from growing income and household wealth will lead to record-breaking holiday sales this year, according…

News October 28
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Starbucks to Raise Average Hourly Pay to $17 Per Hour in Summer 2022

Starbucks is boosting pay for its associates to some of the highest levels in the retail industry, with…

News October 28
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