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The Future of Signage: What’s Shaping Trade Show Displays in 2025

As we step into 2025, banners, signs and trade show display designs are getting fresher and more innovative. Businesses are embracing new designs and materials that prioritize personalization, sustainability, versatility,…

Executive Viewpoints December 11
Full Glass Wine Co. has acquired Cameron Hughes and Wine Access.

Full Glass Wine Acquires 2 More Brands, Targets $200 Million in 2025 Revenue

The newly created DTC wine conglomerate Full Glass Wine Co. has made its sixth and seventh acquisitions — Wine Access and Cameron Hughes Wine. Founded in 2023 by entrepreneur Neha Kumar…

News December 10

Lord & Taylor to Relaunch as Discount Luxury Ecommerce Site

Regal Brands Global, the new owner of iconic department store brand Lord & Taylor, plans to relaunch it as a discount luxury ecommerce platform in 2025. The site will offer…

News December 10

Abercrombie Books Passage to India via Franchise Deal

Abercrombie & Fitch will expand into India via a multi-year franchise partnership with Myntra Jabong India Private, a B2B wholesale entity owned by fashion and lifestyle retailer Myntra. Over the…

News December 10
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
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