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Temu Fined $2 Million for Alleged Violations of Consumer Complaint Law
Whaleco, Inc., the corporate entity that operates Chinese-direct marketplace Temu, will pay a $2 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that the platform violated the INFORM Consumers Act of 2023.…
News September 9
Sephora Glams Up Delivery via Uber While Ace Gets to Work with DoorDash
Sephora and Uber Eats have partnered to provide on-demand delivery services from the beauty retailer’s stores across North America. Sephora will be the first prestige beauty retailer on the Uber…
News September 9
How Conversational AI is Shifting SMS from a Marketing Tool to a Service Channel
From the moment that it became socially acceptable (and technically possible) to send marketing text messages, brands have eagerly jumped on the bandwagon; consumers are now accustomed to receiving SMS…
Features September 9
From D2C to A2A: How Agentic Shopping is Rewriting Ecommerce Catalog Strategy
Imagine you’re searching for the best shoes for trail running in wet climates. Instead of starting on Google or Amazon, more consumers are now turning to answer engines like ChatGPT…
Executive Viewpoints September 9
Macy’s Marks Four Decades of I.N.C. Brand with Christian Siriano Collaboration
Macy’s is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the I.N.C. women’s ready-to-wear private label brand by recruiting noted designer Christian Siriano as Creative Director and Curator of its fall collection. “For…
News September 8
Walmart to Offer Associates Free OpenAI Training in 2026
As part of its $1 billion commitment to employee skills enhancement, Walmart has collaborated with OpenAI to offer frontline and office-based associates free access to AI training beginning next year.…
News September 8
Office Depot’s New Pickup Promise: 15 Minutes or a $15 Coupon
Office Depot has launched its “15-Minute Pickup Promise” at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide. Qualifying mobile or online orders will be ready for in-store or curbside pickup within 15…
News September 8
The Challenge of Retail Data Security in 2025: Balancing Personalization and Protection
Retail has reached a stage where customers desire and demand personalization. In the present world, people expect to get products and services that are relevant to them based on their…
Executive Viewpoints September 8
The Experience Equation: What Retailers Need to Get Right
Featuring: Melissa Gonzalez, Principal at The Design Firm MG2 In an age of instant delivery, why are so many consumers still making the trip to the store? In this episode…
Podcasts September 8
