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5 Tips to Make ‘Returnuary’ as Painless as Possible

It’s understandable that retailers are frustrated by persistently high product return rates, especially for ecommerce purchases (15.4% following holiday 2023, according to the National Retail Federation). Retailers can try to…

Features October 4

Beyond Discounts: How 4 Top Retailers are Revolutionizing Loyalty Programs

It seems that every retailer has a loyalty program these days. Because of this, their universality is raising the bar. To capture customers’ attention, it’s no longer enough just to…

Executive Viewpoints October 4

Rebirth at Kohl’s: Retailer Brings Back Beloved Babies ‘R’ Us Registry

Expectant parents, rejoice! After announcing its new in-store partnership with Babies ‘R’ Us, Kohl’s is bringing back the retailer’s beloved baby registry. Expectant families can build, manage and share their…

News October 3
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Google, Amazon Amp Up Visual Search Tools to Aid Shoppers

When searching for a specific item, the right combination of keywords to describe what you’re looking for can sometimes escape you. And other times, you may define and describe something…

News October 3

JCPenney, LIFT Select 10 Finalists for Beauty Accelerator Program

JCPenney and Rare Beauty Brands have selected 10 finalists for the 2024 LIFT Beauty Accelerator program, which was created to empower female-identifying founders from underrepresented backgrounds. LIFT will support five…

News October 3

Amazon Dives Into the Shark Tank to Promote ‘Buy It Now’ Launch

Borrowing a page from Shark Tank, Amazon will premiere its new Buy It Now game show on Prime Video on Oct. 30, 2024. Entrepreneurs will have 90 seconds to pitch…

News October 3
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How Walmart’s Data Insights are Helping its Suppliers ‘Make the Right Moves in Tough Times’

It’s no secret that the retail dynamic is complicated right now — brands are fighting for every conversion in an increasingly expensive ad environment where consumers are less loyal and…

Features October 3

High Prices are Finally Wearing Down Pet Parents

In consumer goods, the pet category can often be impervious to macroeconomic events that cause consumers to tighten their wallets. This sentiment proved true during the pandemic when, despite economic…

Executive Viewpoints October 3

Luggage Brand Béis Rolls Out Resale Offering

Seeking to score in the fast-growing resale market, luggage brand Béis has launched Second Béis using the Trove platform. The ecommerce experience from Trove, which acquired the full-service resale platform…

News October 2
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