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Easter Purchases Will Continue Strong Consumer Spend Trend
Easter spending is expected to hit $18.2 billion this year, slightly below the $18.4 billion spent in 2017 but still the second-highest level on record, according to a survey by…
News March 23Relationship Marketing Hub Releases Mobile Messaging Features
Optimove, a relationship marketing hub that works with retailers such as 1-800-Flowers, Adore Me and Freshly, has added mobile messaging capabilities to its platform. The new feature is designed to…
News March 23Eyelure Uses AR To Showcase Influencer-Curated Eyelashes
Eyelure is using Augmented Reality (AR) to allow shoppers to virtually try on Eyelure false eyelashes. The brand is partnering with Perfect Corp., a beauty app developer, to showcase its…
News March 23
What Would Be The Implications Of A Potential Target-Kroger Merger?
Target and Kroger are discussing a possible megamerger, according to a report from Fast Company. Reports from both CNBC and Reuters have conflicted the report, saying there is “no truth” to it.…
News March 23
Tapestry Names Anna Bakst CEO Of Kate Spade
Tapestry has appointed Anna Bakst as CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade. She will be responsible for all aspects of Kate Spade globally and will report to Victor Luis,…
News March 23
Project Repat Boosts Brand Profile With First Brick-And-Mortar Store
When Ross Lohr and Nathan Rothstein founded Project Repat in February 2012, they wanted to prevent retailers and consumers alike from sending used T-shirts to landfills to go to waste.…
Features March 23
HelloFresh Acquires Green Chef To Expand Organic Menus
HelloFresh has acquired Green Chef, a fellow meal kit company geared toward vegan, gluten-free and Paleo diet consumers, for an undisclosed sum. Under the terms of the acquisition, Green Chef…
News March 22Toy Manufacturer CEO Pledges $200M To Revive 400 Toys ‘R’ Us Stores
Toys ‘R’ Us may be on its last legs as it prepares to shut down its U.S. and UK operations, but a top toy executive is leading an effort to…
News March 22Some Leaders Have Abandoned Whole Foods Following Amazon Acquisition: What’s To Blame?
More than a dozen executives and senior managers have left Whole Foods since Amazon acquired the grocer in June 2017, according to former employees and recruiters in a report from…
News March 22
