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The New In-Store Playbook for Brands

For years, headlines have sounded the death knell of physical retail. But Sephora’s renewed investment in brick-and-mortar redesign tells an entirely different story. The renaissance of physical retail is here:…

Executive Viewpoints April 30

Investing in Security: How Physical Barriers Protect your Bottom Line

The stakes for facility security have never been higher. In 2023, U.S. retailers lost a staggering $121.6 billion to theft, with organized retail crime (ORC) accounting for 37% of these…

Executive Viewpoints April 30
The Good Pour, Gainesville, Fla.

The Good Pour

Florida-based wine and spirits shop The Good Pour aims to redefine the retail experience through a commitment to giving back, with customers invited to donate a portion of every purchase…

News April 29
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ChatGPT Adds New Shopping Features, but Still no Ads

OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT search engine to offer an improved shopping experience, multiple sources report. As of April 28, when users search for products, the platform offers up not…

News April 29

High Art: Dispensary Combines Cannabis Sales and Gallery Space

Cannabis concept store Gotham has opened its fourth location, in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, with a dedicated Gotham Gallery art exhibition space. The retailer is pursuing new, emerging and sought-after artists…

News April 29

Hy-Vee First to Host New Closed-Loop Measurement Tool for In-Store Ads

Midwestern grocery chain Hy-Vee will be the launch partner for Grocery TV’s new closed-loop measurement solution for in-store retail media. Designed to tie sales data directly to campaign impressions and…

News April 29
Temu homepage

Shein, Temu Pull Back on Ad Spend, Raise U.S. Prices Amid China Trade War

[Update as of April 29, 2025] Shein and Temu have made good on their promise to hike prices on April 25, with price comparisons run by Bloomberg and other outlets…

News April 29

Why CTV Advertising has Turned out to be a Hole in One for Golf Retailer J.Lindeberg

Golf apparel and gear brand J.Lindeberg creates products that bridge the gap between sport and fashion, the better to provide clothing that “feels natural, aspirational and aligned with the modern…

Features April 29

How Supply Chains, Retailers and Waste are Keeping Grocery Prices High

For millions of Americans, grocery shopping has become an increasingly frustrating experience. Every trip to the store seems to come with a little sticker shock, and despite political promises and…

Executive Viewpoints April 29
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