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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 16Hudson’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 16David’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 16Gaining 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 16Carrefour 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 15Dick’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 15Southern 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 15The 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 15Keen 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…
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