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UPDATE: May Cyber Attack Expected to Cost Victoria’s Secret $20 Million

Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 13 to include Victoria’s Secret’s estimate of the financial impact of the security incident the company experienced in late May. [Update as…

News June 13

Sustainability is Rewiring Electronics — and Retail

From yo-yoing new tariffs to supply chain instability to shifting consumer preferences, market turbulence is hitting retail hard. As volatility becomes the new normal, retailers are leaning into sustainability –…

Executive Viewpoints June 13

H-E-B Media Network Adds Self-Service Capabilities for Advertisers

Texas grocery chain H-E-B has launched new self-service functionalities for its H-E-B Retail Media network by leveraging the Epsilon Retail Media solution. Now, brands will be able to independently activate…

News June 12

Starbucks Pilots Gen AI-Powered Barista Assistant in 35 Stores

Starbucks has introduced Green Dot Assist, a generative AI-powered virtual assistant, in 35 stores, with plans to expand to additional locations in the U.S. and Canada this year. Baristas now…

News June 12

Dick’s Sporting Goods Teams Up with Uber Eats for Delivery from 800+ Stores

Beginning this week, Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with Uber Eats for on-demand delivery from the 800 Dick’s and Golf Galaxy locations across the country — just in case you…

News June 12

Exclusive: Klarna Adds Customer Perks with Gifting Platform Partnership

Digital shopping and payments app Klarna has partnered with the Nift gifting platform, offering Klarna users a choice of gifts at key points in the purchase cycle in categories including…

News June 12
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Bealls’ Secret to Lasting 110 Years: Nurturing Connection and Culture

In 1932, fledgling Florida department store Bealls went bankrupt and was owned by the bank for more than 10 years. Now, nine decades later, the chain is celebrating its 110th…

Features June 12

Loyalty is a Number. Fandom is an Energy.

Most brands know how to build loyalty. Fewer know how to build fandom — and that’s where they fall short. Loyalty is structured. Predictable. A well-oiled loop: customers spend more, get…

Executive Viewpoints June 12

Sustainable Clothing Brand Pact Debuts Resale Program

Pact has created a Clean Out resale program, powered by the ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) technology, allowing its customers to resell gently-worn items for “Pact cash” credits with the retailer. Pact,…

News June 11
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