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Agentic AI is No Longer Speculative

Just six months ago, the idea of a business seriously incorporating Agentic AI into its operations would likely have been dismissed as premature. While generative tools, predictive analytics and conversational…

Executive Viewpoints June 3

How Marketing Data Unlocks TikTok’s Power at Both Ends of the Funnel

Uncertainty about the ultimate fate of TikTok has been somewhat lost among the clouds surrounding other “T” things (tariffs and trade deals), but a lot of retail marketers will be…

Features June 3
Luis Benitez, VP global government affairs at Lululemon, left, and Mary Beth Laughton, president and CEO of REI Co-op, right.

REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

This article was first published in our sister brand Shop Eat Surf Outdoor A lot has happened politically and in the outdoor industry since REI’s new President and CEO Mary Beth…

News June 2

Aldi U.S. Promotes Company Veteran to CEO

Aldi U.S. has named current COO Atty McGrath as CEO, effective Sept. 1, 2025. McGrath, who has spent her entire 20-year career with Aldi, will replace current CEO Jason Hart,…

News June 2

UPDATE: Big Lots Reopens 78 Stores in Fourth and Final Phase of Comeback

[Update as of June 2, 2025] The reopening of 78 Big Lots stores on June 5 will mark the fourth and final phase of the retailer’s physical store rebirth under…

News June 2

How IoT is Transforming Digital Signage in Retail

Retail is evolving rapidly, and the integration of digital signage with the Internet of Things (IoT) is opening up new opportunities for engaging customers and optimizing store operations. By embedding…

Executive Viewpoints June 2

How DSW Is Navigating a New Era of Engagement 

Featuring: Sarah Crockett, Global Chief Marketing Officer at DSW This episode is brought to you by BigCommerce  As the retail marketing playbook continues to evolve, staying relevant takes more than…

Podcasts June 2

Retail: Why you Should Include Your Employees in Your Marketing

As online purchases increased and face-to-face consumer engagement with staff reduced, more and more retail brands leaned into communications that reflected this new reality. They focused on purpose, product superiority,…

Executive Viewpoints May 30
Matt Drzewicki, new SVP of Target Roundel

Target Names New Leader for Roundel Retail Media Network

Matt Drzewicki has been appointed to lead Target’s retail media network Roundel as SVP, effective June 1. Drzewicki has been serving as the interim leader of Roundel since January, following…

News May 30
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