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UPDATE: Judge Partially Dismisses FTC Suit Claiming Amazon Illegally Maintains Monopoly Power

[Update as of Oct. 2, 2024] Amazon has won a partial dismissal of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s lawsuit claiming it maintains illegal monopolies, multiple sources report, although which parts…

News October 2
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Pinterest Promises New Era of Advertising Performance (without Losing the Positivity)

At its annual advertiser summit this week, Pinterest presented a pin-worthy pitch to marketers — that the platform has grown its audience and improved advertising performance without sacrificing its feel-good…

News October 2

New Simon Campaign Touts Malls’ Multi-Generational Appeal

Mall operator Simon has unveiled its Meet Me @themall campaign, blending ’80s and ’90s nostalgia to capture Gen Z’s enthusiasm for in-person shopping and all things retro. The campaign is…

News October 2

Save A Lot Deploys Automated Food Traceability Network

Save A Lot has rolled out the ReposiTrak Traceability Network (RTN) to provide automated traceability and compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204 (FSMA 204). The law, designed…

News October 2

Gas Stations Evolve: AI and EVs Drive Transformation into Mini-Grocery Stores

Gas stations and convenience stores, once the cornerstone of road trips, are undergoing a significant transformation due to the increasing prevalence of electric vehicles (EVs). Traditionally, these establishments were quick…

Executive Viewpoints October 2

Transforming Retail Experiences Through Digital Signage

Signage is everywhere. Every interaction between a consumer and a brand is part of the overall retail experience. This could be a billboard or advertisement on the street, the look…

Executive Viewpoints October 2

Eatertainment Venues Must ‘Earn’ Customers’ Time with Community and Camaraderie

Eatertainment — a somewhat ungainly word describing everything from a bowling alley with a humble snack bar to immersive food-and-high-tech environments — succeeds best when it provides an escape from…

Features October 2
Front of a Girl Scouts DreamLab like the one opening in Walmart.

Georgia Walmart to Host Girl Scouts ‘DreamLab’

The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia will open its latest Girl Scout DreamLab in a Walmart Supercenter in Albany, Ga., marking the first time that the experiential concept will be…

News October 1
Image from Off-White fall show.

LVMH Sells Off-White to Brand Management Firm Bluestar

LVMH has sold the luxury streetwear brand Off-White to brand management company Bluestar Alliance. Financial details were not disclosed.   LVMH took a majority stake in the label in 2021,…

News October 1
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