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Generative AI in Retail: 4 Predictions for 2025
The retail industry’s rapid adoption of generative AI technologies will continue in 2025. Throughout 2024, many retailers moved gen AI projects from pilots into production. In 2025, retailers will scale…
Executive Viewpoints February 4
Tariff Turmoil Puts Consumers, Retailers on Edge
Punxsutawney Phil’s annual moment in the spotlight was overshadowed this weekend by President Donald Trump, who spurred predictions of an economic cold front with the signing of three executive orders…
News February 3
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Adds CEO Title for Van Der Valk
As part of a planned succession, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings President Eric van der Valk has added CEO to his title and joined the retailer’s board of directors. Van der…
News February 3
Beyond, Inc. Acquires BuyBuy Baby, Lays Out Tech-Focused Plan for Brand’s Future
Beyond, Inc. — the owner of BuyBuy Baby’s former sister company Bed Bath & Beyond — has signed an agreement to reunite the two brands with a $5 million acquisition…
News February 3
Ace Hardware Taps Punxsutawney Phil to Launch New Yard Care Subscription Service
Ace Hardware has launched Ace YardRx, the hardware cooperative’s first subscription service for lawn care. The prescriptive program will provide a tailored plan based on customers’ regional location, grass type,…
News February 3
Are You Bringing Brick-and-Mortar Friction into Ecommerce?
As ecommerce solidifies its position as a critical revenue growth driver for brands, organizations must reevaluate their operations to take a more holistic omnichannel approach to commerce. Category management is…
Executive Viewpoints February 3
How Lululemon’s CEO Plans to Double the Business Despite Mounting Competition
Since taking the helm at Lululemon in 2018, Calvin McDonald has overseen a period of massive growth. The activewear brand’s stock has more than tripled since he became CEO and…
Features February 3
Costco Raising Non-Union Workers’ Pay as Teamsters Strike Looms
Costco has raised the salary for most store employees to $30 per hour, according to reporting by Bloomberg and other media outlets. The pay raises, which will take effect in…
News January 31
Alo Yoga Gets Physical in Roblox with In-Store Integration
Activewear brand Alo Yoga has given its Roblox experience a glow-up and introduced a new phygital integration that will let users unlock virtual rewards in the brand’s real-world stores. Developed…
News January 31
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