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How Top Retailers Prevent Black Friday Website Disasters: a Cross-Team Approach

Several years ago, during the Super Bowl, I was working at a small startup when my CTO came to tell me the company was planning a major commercial push to…

Executive Viewpoints November 25

What Makes Anthropologie Stores So Special?

Featuring: Mindy Massey, Global Executive Director of Retail, Anthropologie Group Anthropologie has developed a truly distinct in-store experience; one that evokes emotional attachment and inspires discovery. How does the brand…

Podcasts November 25

From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,900 Target Stores

If you’ve recently been to the beach, or maybe a kids’ baseball or soccer game, you’ve likely seen a Bogg Bag. Known (and loved) for its functionality, durability, and fun…

Features November 25

Puma Brings Immersive Entertainment Flagship to Las Vegas

Puma has unveiled a new flagship concept that includes activations, customization services and other tech-powered elements. Located at the BLVD, a new retail and entertainment destination in the heart of…

News November 22

BJ’s to Raise Membership Fees for First Time in Seven Years

BJ’s Wholesale Club will raise its annual membership fees by $5 to $60 per year, and its Club+ fee will rise $10 to $120 per year, effective Jan. 1, 2025.…

News November 22

Bealls Deploys Workforce Management Solution Chainwide

Bealls has adopted a workforce management (WFM) platform from Legion Technologies for demand forecasting, automated scheduling, time and attendance tracking and frontline communications across its 650 stores. The AI-native WFM…

News November 22
Amazon Live has tapped TalkShopLive to beef up its live shopping roster for Black Friday.

Amazon Doubles Down on Live Shopping for Black Friday

Amazon has partnered with video commerce platform TalkShopLive to beef up its livestreaming efforts this holiday season with new shows from Martha Stewart, Jennifer Hudson and more. The collaboration will…

News November 22

UPDATE: Amazon Offers 50% Off Everything in ‘Haul’ to Drive Consumers to New Discount Site

[Update as of Nov. 22, 2024] In an unvarnished bid to drive holiday shoppers to try its new discount site Haul, Amazon is now offering shoppers 50% off everything in…

News November 22
The Container Store storefront

UPDATE: Beyond, Container Store Deal Likely Dead After Concerns Raised About Financing

[Update as of Nov. 22, 2024] The Container Store has agreed with Beyond, Inc.‘s concerns about its ability to meet the financing requirements of the companies’ proposed partnership. In a…

News November 22
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