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Barbie Enters the Festival Circuit

Mattel has teamed up with Mischief Management to create the first festival dedicated to all things Barbie — Barbie Dream Fest. Designed for fans of all ages, the multi-day event will…

News July 22
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Apple Enters Saudi Arabia with Digital Storefront, Physical Stores Planned for 2026

Apple Retail has entered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store website and app, allowing customers in the country to shop Apple’s full range of…

News July 22

How Ecommerce Brands can Navigate Pricing Pressure and Protect Profitability in 2025

This year has proven to be a high-pressure environment for ecommerce brands. Rising supplier costs, climbing digital ad spend and ongoing tariff instability are all putting pressure on profit margins.…

Executive Viewpoints July 22

Back-to-School 2025: Season Stretches at Both Ends as Consumers Seek Value

Like the holiday shopping season, which has been steadily creeping back toward October (or even earlier), the back-to-school (BTS) season is stretching, and in both directions — starting earlier and…

Features July 22
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Marketplaces Overtake DTC as Primary Digital Growth Channel

Marketplaces drove over 40% of total ecommerce growth in 2024, officially surpassing direct-to-consumer (DTC), wholesale and other channels for the first time, according to research from Cymbio. At the same…

News July 21
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Walmart to Turn Vizio into its Newest Private Label Brand

Walmart’s plans for Vizio are beginning to crystalize: By the end of 2025, Walmart plans to convert Vizio into a private label brand that will be sold exclusively at Walmart…

News July 21
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Anthropologie Expands Social Impact Initiative to Include 4 Regional Nonprofits

With thousands of associates across the country and hundreds of stores in local communities, Anthropologie is on a mission to use its retail footprint as a vehicle to bring people…

News July 21

Leveling the Playing Field: How Smaller Retail Media Networks can Win Big with First-Party Data

Retail media is exploding. U.S. ad spend surpassed $50 billion in 2024 and continues to climb, yet the market’s spoils aren’t evenly distributed. Amazon and Walmart are raking in the…

Executive Viewpoints July 21

True Religion’s Secret to Winning Over Gen Z 

Featuring: Tina Blake, Creative Director and SVP of Design, Merchandising and Brand Image, True Religion  True Religion is back — and it’s not just about nostalgia. In this episode of…

Podcasts July 21
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank