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Burlington to Open 40+ New Stores by July 4 Holiday

Burlington Stores will open 26 stores in May and an additional 16 locations by the Independence Day holiday. The retailer also recently broke ground on a 2 million-square-foot distribution center…

News May 7

Bridging the Fresh Execution Gap: The Strategic Integration of AI and AR

Grocery retailers are facing two realities that define the current operating environment. Labor costs, while no longer accelerating, remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting ongoing wage pressure and staffing…

Executive Viewpoints May 7

AI-Powered Pricing: The Future of Retail — or a Friction Point?

Featuring: Matthew Pavich, Senior Director, Strategy & Innovation, Revionics In an era of tariff swings, rising costs and AI-powered deal hunting, pricing has become one of the most complex (and…

Podcasts May 7
Katie Babineau Beyond Yoga

Beyond Yoga Uses ‘Progress Over Perfection’ to Win as a Challenger Brand

Beyond Yoga stands out by promoting a “progress over perfection” philosophy with its Seek Beyond platform, resonating with consumers seeking authenticity and joy. Backed by Levi Strauss & Co., Beyond…

Features May 7
Target Creators Program

Target Launches Two Creator Programs to Expand Social Commerce

Target is launching two social media content creator programs: Club Target for everyday shoppers and Target Ambassadors for established influencers. The programs aim to connect social media content with direct…

News May 6

How Floral Wholesaler Fantasy Farms Meets Mother’s Day Demand

Florists and floral wholesalers face unique pressures in the lead-up to peak periods such as Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day, when demand for fresh blooms skyrockets. The flowers themselves, many…

Features May 6

Headless Commerce: Freedom for Retailers or Just Another Buzzword?

Retailers are under constant pressure to deliver faster shopping experiences. As a result, the systems supporting ecommerce platforms are becoming fragmented and difficult to scale. Headless commerce has emerged as…

Executive Viewpoints May 6

Stater Bros. Starts with In-Store Audio for Retail Media Network Launch

Stater Bros. Markets, seeking to leverage the 2.5 million+ weekly store visits to its 165 Southern California supermarkets, has launched a retail media network (RMN) in partnership with In-Store Marketplace…

News May 5

How Computer Vision is Reducing Shrink and Reshaping Store Operations

According to Capital One Shopping Research, 27% of consumers admit to using self-checkout to steal, and 55% of them plan to re-offend. The same research found nearly 40% of grocery…

Executive Viewpoints May 5
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