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The Macy's Herald Square flagship.

New Activist Investor Pushes Macy’s to ‘Look to Dillard’s’ for Better Path Forward

Activist investment firm Barington Capital Group and real estate development company Thor Equities have taken a stake in Macy’s Inc. and are pushing the retailer to make significant changes to…

News December 10

Apple Expands to Saudi Arabia with Plans for Online and Physical Retail Presence

Apple plans to launch an online store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in summer 2025, providing consumers in the country with service and support directly from Apple in Arabic.…

News December 10

Wellness Support for a Holly Jolly Holiday Workforce

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for the workforce, especially those on the frontlines. With extended hours, increased customer demand and unpredictable schedules, focusing…

Executive Viewpoints December 10

Snoop Dogg Launches Online Cannabis Lifestyle Marketplace

Weed impresario Snoop Dogg has launched the SWED.com direct-to-consumer ecommerce marketplace, building on the successful openings this summer of a S.W.E.D. (Smoke Weed Every Day) dispensary in Los Angeles and…

News December 9
Target has unveiled a new AI-powered gift finder for kids' toys.

Target Adds New AI-Powered Shopping Tools

Target has joined the likes of Nordstrom, Amazon, Etsy and Walmart with the launch of new generative AI-powered shopping tools, including a Gift Finder and digital shopping assistant. Target Gift…

News December 9

Tractor Supply Grows Long-Term Store Goal to 3,200 Locations

Tractor Supply Co. plans to open approximately 100 new stores in 2025 as it moves toward its eventual goal of operating 3,200 locations — 200 more stores than its previous…

News December 9

How Brands Can Turn Viral Moments into Lasting Consumer Loyalty

The way we shop is transforming, driven largely by millennials and Gen Z as they shift from active to passive shopping. Rather than actively seeking out products, younger consumers more…

Executive Viewpoints December 9
Cheese Brothers' 12 Days of Cheesemas advent calendar.

Small Business, Big Ideas: Inside the Luxury Advent Calendar Boom with DTC Brand Cheese Brothers

This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands that have found big success and have even bigger ambitions. The advent…

Features December 9

How Two TV Execs Are Shaping Social Commerce

Featuring: Max Benator and Lauren Stevens, Co-founders, Orca Livestreaming was said to completely transform retail as we knew it. A commerce staple in Asia, experts claimed it was only a…

Podcasts December 9
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