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Shein, Temu Pull Back on Ad Spend, Raise U.S. Prices Amid China Trade War

[Update as of April 29, 2025] Shein and Temu have made good on their promise to hike prices on April 25, with price comparisons run by Bloomberg and other outlets…

News April 29

Why CTV Advertising has Turned out to be a Hole in One for Golf Retailer J.Lindeberg

Golf apparel and gear brand J.Lindeberg creates products that bridge the gap between sport and fashion, the better to provide clothing that “feels natural, aspirational and aligned with the modern…

Features April 29

How Supply Chains, Retailers and Waste are Keeping Grocery Prices High

For millions of Americans, grocery shopping has become an increasingly frustrating experience. Every trip to the store seems to come with a little sticker shock, and despite political promises and…

Executive Viewpoints April 29
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Etsy’s Latest Turnaround Efforts: Selloff of Reverb, Seller Experience Improvements

Etsy continues to make refinements to its business model as it seeks a return to growth amid increasing competition. The company’s latest moves include selling off Reverb, a resale marketplace…

News April 28

Ad Campaign Spotlights Supply Chain Wins for Mugsy and Southern Glazer’s

Logistics and transportation provider Ryder System will air “Stories from the Supply Chain,” a national TV ad campaign spotlighting successes with apparel brand Mugsy and alcoholic beverage distributor Southern Glazer’s…

News April 28

The Data Mandate for a Modernized Shopping Experience

Brands like Amazon have set the gold standard for a modern ecommerce shopping experience. Customers expect brands to show them the right product at the right price — and they…

Executive Viewpoints April 28

How Tariff Uncertainty is Impacting Consumer Loyalty, Purchasing, Confidence — and What Retailers can do About it

It’s becoming clear that “tariffs,” a word that just a few short months ago was more familiar to economic historians than the general public, has become shorthand for “economic uncertainty…

Features April 25
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C-store Operator EG America Rolls Out Full-Funnel Retail Media Network

Convenience store chain EG America — which operates a range of banners across the U.S. including Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb…

News April 25

Levi’s Shareholders Strongly Reject Anti-DEI Initiative

Shareholders of Levi Strauss & Co. have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPP), a conservative think tank, to consider abolishing the company’s diversity,…

News April 25
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