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Tariffs, Trade and Turmoil: Strategies for a Resilient Supply Chain

The return of sweeping tariffs under the new administration has sent ripples through global supply chains, creating a landscape of uncertainty that businesses need to navigate carefully. While tariffs are…

Executive Viewpoints March 25

Vitamin Shoppe Partners with Leading Brands to Create Shop-in-Shop ‘Hometown Stores’

The Vitamin Shoppe has launched its new Hometown Stores concept, beginning with five shop-in-shops for nutrition and supplement brands that have company headquarters and deep roots in the metro areas…

News March 24

Simon’s Media Division Debuts First-Party Customer Data Capabilities

Real estate investment trust and mall owner Simon has added new capabilities to its Simon Media & Experiences division, offering first-party customer data based on the millions of interactions that…

News March 24

As Retail Media Networks Grow, Amazon is Changing the Game and Driving Consolidation

As retail media networks (RMNs) continue to expand, marketers are facing an increasingly complex landscape. With more than 200 RMNs now out there, each operating differently with unique requirements, the…

Executive Viewpoints March 24

Driving Impact with Creators: Inside Ogee’s Advertising Playbook

Ogee provides makeup and skincare products that are “safe for your skin, safe for the planet.” But while sustainability may be a top consideration for some consumers, efficacy and high…

Features March 24
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Amazon Sues Consumer Watchdog Over Directive Holding Platform Responsible for Recalled Products

Amazon has sued the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over its 2024 directive that said the marketplace operator was responsible for the sale of hazardous and recalled products on…

News March 21

AliExpress Adds Marketplace Selling Model for U.S. Merchants

AliExpress, which welcomed U.S. merchants onto its platform for the first time in October 2024 with the launch of its AliExpressLocal Direct program, has introduced the AliExpressLocal Marketplace model, along…

News March 21

Five Below Plans 150 New Stores by February 2026

Specialty discount retailer Five Below plans to open 150 new stores during its 2025 fiscal year, which ends in February 2026, and it is front-loading this expansion by scheduling 50…

News March 21
Container Store CEO Satish Malhotra.

Container Store CEO Out Following Tumultuous 6 Months

Less than two months after emerging from bankruptcy, The Container Store’s top executive — CEO Satish Malhotra — has stepped down, according to an internal memo from board chair Joel…

News March 21
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