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The Real Price of a Data Breach in Retail

Businesses today operate in a fast-moving cyber threat landscape. As digital operations become more complex and cybercriminals launch increasingly sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, data breaches have become common occurrences.…

Executive Viewpoints November 14

After a $5.5B Valuation, Vuori Exec Reveals What’s Next in International Expansion

At a time when renowned athleisure brands like Lululemon are struggling, Vuori is continuing to ride a rocket ship to growth. Last week, the company announced an $825 million investment…

Features November 14

7-Eleven Founding Family Member Bids to Take Company Private

Seven & i Holdings has received an acquisition offer from Junro Ito, a VP at the company and the son of its founder, and Ito-Kogyo, a private company affiliated with…

News November 13

Starbucks Adds DoorDash Delivery Option in Mobile App

Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) can now use the café chain’s popular mobile app to order on-demand delivery via DoorDash, as well as ordering directly in…

News November 13
Shoppers considers merchandise in a CVS.

CVS, 7-Eleven Turn up the Volume on Retail Media Audio Offerings

Both CVS and 7-Eleven are expanding their retail media offerings to include in-store audio: CVS has partnered with The Trade Desk and Vibenomics to develop a self-service programmatic audio offering,…

News November 13

The Role of Communication in Streamlining Retail Security Operations

In 2024, retail crime is up – old-fashioned shoplifting by itself has risen 24% through the first half of the year, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. Never before…

Executive Viewpoints November 13

From Game Day to Every Day: The Stadium-Adjacent Retail Experience

Stepping into a stadium on game day is an electrifying experience. Fans flood in, full of excitement, and the air is filled with a buzz of energy and anticipation. Even…

Executive Viewpoints November 13

Warby Parker Transforms First NYC Store into ‘Love Letter’ to Local Artists

Warby Parker is one of the few direct-to-consumer (DTC) unicorns that has successfully evolved into a profitable omnichannel business — and its distinct store design and shopper experience is a…

Features November 13
Pinterest has released new tools and experiences for holiday shoppers.

Pinterest Aims to Bridge the Divide Between ‘Digital Window Shopping’ and Holiday Buying

Pinterest has unveiled its most extensive holiday shopping experience yet this year, with more than 1,000 shoppable gift guides from celebrities, brands and publishers as well as a range of…

News November 12
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