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Navigating the Tariff Era: A Strategic Roadmap for Retailers

The re-emergence of tariffs on the global trade horizon has once again thrust the retail industry into uncertainty. While policymakers often champion tariffs as a mechanism to protect domestic industries,…

Executive Viewpoints January 6

What Makes Thrive Market’s Marketing Team Thrive?

Featuring: Amina Pasha, Chief Marketing Officer, Thrive Market Amina Pasha has been in the CPG space for more than 20 years. While a good portion of that time was with…

Podcasts January 6
The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th anniversary

Goodyear Celebrates Centennial of Iconic Blimp with Merch, 100-City Flying Tour

Since 1925, the Goodyear Blimp has been a marketing icon, appearing everywhere from the Olympics to the first Super Bowl, not to mention songs, movies and TV shows and even…

News January 3
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CFPB Sues Walmart for Illegal Payment Practices that Allegedly Cost Drivers $10 Million

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Walmart and Branch Messenger, alleging that the partners forced the third-party delivery drivers in Walmart’s Spark Driver program to use “costly deposit…

News January 3

Costco Bucks the Anti-DEI Trend

Costco’s board of directors has unanimously rejected a shareholder proposal to conduct a study of the retailer’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, saying it reflects the anti-DEI policy bias…

News January 3
A message on the Zulily website indicates the company is liquidating its inventory.

UPDATE: Zulily Antitrust Case Against Amazon Moves Forward

[Update as of Jan. 3, 2025] A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington has ruled that Zulily‘s antitrust case against Amazon can move…

News January 3

How Jointly Leverages AI and Journaling App Data to Fine-Tune Cannabis Product Recommendations

Given that different cannabis products can produce a wide range of effects among consumers, one of the biggest challenges facing cannabis retailers is matching the right product with the right…

Features January 3

Reducing Cart Abandonment Online: How Composable Commerce Improves Conversions

When dealing with digital cart abandonment, retailers must focus on what they can control — and that’s delivering a technically sound, flexible and smooth checkout experience. Consumers, by their nature,…

Executive Viewpoints January 3
Laura Ashley has been acquired by Marquee Brands

Marquee Adds Laura Ashley to Brand Portfolio

Brand management firm Marquee Brands has acquired British fashion and lifestyle label Laura Ashley and will use the acquisition to establish its first European headquarters in London. Marquee bought the…

News January 2
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