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AI Successes from L’Oréal, Lowe’s and Walmart Bring Context to the AI Conversation

Artificial intelligence has, not unsurprisingly, been a headline topic at the NRF Big Show, and NVIDIA is undoubtedly one of the companies leading the industry’s innovation in this sector. Typically…

Features January 13

How Dick’s Sporting Goods Fights Premium Sneaker Diversion with its Mobile App

The customer-facing mobile app for Dick’s Sporting Goods has come a long way since its debut in 2021. Initially focused on providing an easy way for athletes (Dick’s name for…

Features January 12
Coresight and NextRivet are joining forces to launch a new retail technology consultancy.

Coresight, NextRivet Join Forces to ‘Bridge Strategy and Execution’ for Retail Initiatives

Retail research and advisory firm Coresight Research has teamed up with NextRivet — a digital innovation consultancy that specializes in retail real estate — to launch CoreRivet, a new consultancy…

News January 10
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Wayfair Closes German Business to Focus on Other International Markets

Wayfair is exiting Germany, where it has operated for 15 years, after failing to turn the company “into a household brand” in the market, according to a letter from Co-founder…

News January 10

PetSmart Rolls Out Store Solution to Improve Inventory Management and Digital Fulfillment

PetSmart has deployed the gStore platform from GreyOrange to enhance inventory management and store operations in its nearly 1,700 stores. The SaaS solution includes capabilities for optimizing digital fulfillment by…

News January 10

REI Shutters Experiences Business that was Losing Millions Annually, Cuts 400+ Jobs

After 40 years of providing adventure travel, day tours and classes, outdoors retail co-op REI will shut down its Experiences business, which had been losing “millions of dollars every year”…

News January 10

Embracing Unleadership: How Letting go can Propel Your Business to Success

Leadership isn’t confined to titles or roles — it’s something we all practice daily, often without even realizing it. Whether deciding how to begin your day, choosing your outfit or…

Executive Viewpoints January 10
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Why David’s Bridal’s New Media Network is Key to its Post-Bankruptcy Future

Most retail segments have several pillar retailers that rule the vertical. Think about apparel, furniture, grocery and even more niche segments like home improvement, crafting or office supplies — it’s…

Features January 10

2025 Trends: AI Continues its Rise, Tariffs’ Uncertain Impact, Circular Commerce Blossoms

[Editor’s note: I sat down with the folks at PAN, our co-host for an exclusive event that will take place Monday, Jan. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at KYMA…

Editor's Perspective January 9
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