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Trump, Trade and Tariffs Tariffs Tariffs! How the Second Trump Administration’s Trade Policy Could Affect the Fashion and Retail Industry

The recent election is poised to significantly reshape U.S. international trade policy, with profound implications for the fashion and retail industries. President Trump’s victory and his protectionist trade policies have…

Executive Viewpoints December 20

Hair You Go: Ulta Beauty Uses AI to Virtually Preview Potential New ’Do’s

Ulta Beauty has leveraged generative AI from Nvidia to provide customers with highly realistic previews of desired hairstyles and colors. To use the GLAMlab Hair Try On solution, shoppers on…

News December 19

Stop & Shop Names Industry Vet as Chief Merchant

Stop & Shop has appointed Lee Nicholson, currently SVP of Procurement for its parent company Ahold Delhaize USA, as its new EVP and Chief Merchant. Nicholson brings 30 years of…

News December 19

UPDATE: Teamsters Strike at 7 Amazon Facilities; Company Claims Union Doesn’t Represent its Workers

[Update as of Dec. 19, 2024] Beginning at 6 a.m. ET, the Teamsters Union began strikes at seven Amazon fulfillment centers in New York City, Georgia, California and Illinois, as…

News December 19

Betting on Commerce Media? Then Don’t Model Your Data

I’m a lawyer, and I’m also a doctor. I’m in Gen Z, yet I’m 45. I like dirt bikes and also the opera. This sounds like the setup to some…

Executive Viewpoints December 19

Fresh Market Aims to Improve Inventory Management with New Tech, Including Electronic Shelf Labels

The Fresh Market will deploy solutions from VusionGroup across all 166 grocery stores in its fleet next year, adding electronic shelf labels (ESLs), improved inventory management technology and analytics designed…

News December 18
Victoria's Secret France homepage.

Victoria’s Secret Beefs Up International Ecommerce Experience

Victoria’s Secret has teamed up with Global-e to enhance its international ecommerce experience, namely in Canada and leading European markets such as Germany and France. Through the partnership, Victoria’s Secret has launched an end-to-end…

News December 18
Inside a modern Clarks store.

How Clarks Transformed into an Omnichannel Powerhouse Without Missing a Step

While many retailers are updating their tech these days, few are 200 years old like Clarks. But a brand can’t make it in the 21st century with technology from the…

Features December 18
Bell Media, one of Canada’s top media and entertainment companies, is bringing curated, shoppable TV experiences to two of its top shows.

Leading Canadian Media Brand Brings Shoppability to Two Top Shows

Bell Media, one of Canada’s top media and entertainment companies, is bringing curated, shoppable TV experiences to two of its top shows: The Good Stuff with Mary Berg and Etalk.…

News December 18
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