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SubSummit 2025 Preview: Leveraging Subscriptions to Build Loyalty (and Revenue)

Subscriptions and other tools for reaping recurring revenues will be examined, explained, dissected and analyzed at SubSummit 2025, taking place May 28-30 in Dallas. More than 2,000 attendees are expected…

News May 16

Hudson’s Bay Sells IP and Brand Assets to Canadian Tire for $21.6 Million

As part of its liquidation process, Hudson’s Bay Company will sell its intellectual property (IP) to Canadian Tire, another retailer with a long history in the country (though not quite…

News May 16

David’s Bridal Debuts New Tech-Driven Store Format

David’s Bridal is leveraging a range of technologies in its new “Diamonds & Pearls” store format, including interactive touchscreens powered by Shopify POS that provide shoppers with “endless aisle” access…

News May 16

Gaining the Edge: Leveraging Competitive Intelligence More Effectively

Retailers aren’t short on data — the challenge is making sense of it at scale. To stay competitive, businesses must not only maintain a clear view of internal operations but…

Executive Viewpoints May 16

Carrefour Deploys Supply Chain Platform to Beef Up Sustainable Sourcing

Carrefour Global Sourcing (CGS), part of the Carrefour S.A. Group, will support its responsible sourcing initiatives with the TradeBeyond CBX platform, which is designed to strengthen supplier management and improve…

News May 15

Dick’s Sporting Goods to Acquire Foot Locker in $2.5 Billion Deal

In an acquisition that will provide Dick’s Sporting Goods with an international presence for the first time, the retailer has agreed to purchase the 2,400-store Foot Locker chain. The transaction,…

News May 15
Alcohol distributor Southern Glazer's has undergone a digital transformation aimed at moving the whole industry forward.

Southern Glazer’s Brings AI-Fueled Ecommerce Capabilities to the Fragmented Alcohol Market

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is one of the biggest names in the U.S. alcohol beverage industry, but as a distributor that sits between alcohol suppliers and the merchants that…

Features May 15

The 4th Tier: Your Next Billion-Dollar Revenue Channel

In 2025, the biggest ecommerce opportunity won’t come from optimizing existing channels — it’ll come from tapping into the $285B alcohol market through an emerging “4th Tier” of distribution. This…

Executive Viewpoints May 15
Keen COO Hari Perumal has led the company's drive to diversify its supply chain, including a complete exit from China.

Keen COO Talks Tariff Pricing, Zero China Exposure, and More

First published by our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor Outdoor footwear company Keen appears to be in an enviable position when it comes to navigating tariffs. The company has zero exposure…

Features May 14
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