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Bath & Body Works Bets that the Nose Knows
Bath & Body Works will spotlight the sneakily powerful sense of smell via its Come Back To Your Senses creative platform, kicking off with a new commercial featuring Jessica Williams…
News May 2
UPDATE: Kohl’s CEO Ousted for Questionable Vendor Transaction
[Editor’s note: This story was originally published on May 1, 2025. It was updated on May 2, 2025 to include additional details of the conflict of interest that led to…
News May 2
The Payment Shift Retailers Can’t Ignore: Cash, Cards…or Crypto?
In-store shopping is back, with physical retail on track to reach 80% of global retail sales this year. Competition is surging too, so retailers must attract new shoppers through differentiation.…
Executive Viewpoints May 2
DSW Debuts In-Store Protection Kiosks to Help Shoe Shoppers ‘Get More Wear from Every Pair’
DSW has rolled out Imbox Protection machines at nearly 500 locations, allowing customers to protect their newly purchased footwear in just 60 seconds. Using a water-based spray, the enclosed Imbox…
News May 1
Instacart Accelerates Move into Enterprise Tech with Wynshop Acquisition
Instacart has purchased Wynshop, which provides ecommerce solutions to retailers including Wakefern and Pattison. Instacart has increasingly been focusing on physical stores and digitizing the in-store experience, expanding beyond its…
News May 1
Amazon Invests $4 Billion to Expand Rural Delivery Network
Amazon will invest $4 billion to enhance rural delivery capabilities, a move that will expand the number of rural delivery stations to 200 and create an estimated 100,000 new jobs.…
News May 1
Sustainability is the Lifeblood of British Heart Foundation’s New ‘Store of the Future’
A brand new “Store of the Future” concept store, a thrift shop operated by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), opens today in Scotland’s capital Edinburgh, and it’s a model of…
Features May 1
The Trade War that Restructures What Sells and Why
The U.S. economy may not have officially entered a recession, but consumers are nonetheless navigating rising prices, dwindling savings and a near-constant stream of financial anxiety. Now, with the onset…
Executive Viewpoints May 1
Beyond Inc. Details Store Plans for Bed Bath & Beyond, BuyBuy Baby and Overstock
Beyond Inc. — owner of the Bed Bath & Beyond, BuyBuy Baby and Overstock brands — sees itself as a digital-first company, but that doesn’t mean it’s ruled out the…
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