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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) office front.

Exclusive Interview: FTC Official Reveals Rationale for Crackdown on Monopolies

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is in the news again this week as its lawsuit seeking to block the Albertsons-Kroger merger continues in federal court. The case is the latest…

Features September 17

Federal Policies, AI and Supporting Law Enforcement: Retailers Fight Back Against ORC

It takes a village to reduce the impacts of organized retail crime (ORC) in stores and online. More specifically, it takes consistent collaboration among retailers, governmental bodies and law enforcement.…

Executive Viewpoints September 17

Crate & Barrel Adopts Single Payment Solution Across Digital and Physical Channels

Crate & Barrel Holdings will adopt a unified payment processing solution from Adyen across both its ecommerce operations and its 110 stores, with the goal more closely aligning the in-store…

News September 16
Sampling of new advertising tools from Meta for the holiday season.

Meta Unveils New Ad Tools to Help Brands Drive Holiday Sales

With social media expected to drive a large portion of shopping research and conversion this holiday season, Meta has unveiled a slate of new advertising tools to help brands connect…

News September 16
The members of Ulta Beauty’s inaugural Joy Council.

Ulta Enlists Wellness Experts to Help Address ‘America’s Joy Deficit’

Last year, after Ulta Beauty conducted research that revealed a “joy deficit” among Americans, the brand responded with The Joy Project: an initiative aimed at arming its associates and customers…

News September 16

Transaction Similarity Analysis: a Cutting-Edge Solution in Fraud Detection

Fraud detection is a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, with retail businesses continually adapting to outsmart increasingly sophisticated fraudsters. As ecommerce losses from online payment fraud surge toward $48…

Executive Viewpoints September 16

Crystal Ball Time: What Will Motivate the 2026 Consumer?

It’s natural to expect forecasts at a conference with a name that’s a homophone of “future,” and WGSN President and CEO Carla Buzasi delivered at the FUTR North America event…

Features September 16

What’s New in the World of Beauty and Wellness?

Featuring: Yuriy Boykiv, CEO, Front Row The beauty and wellness industries are brimming with new trends and growth opportunities. Yuriy Boykiv and his team at Front Row are focused on…

Podcasts September 16

Walmart to Equip Stores with Disability-Friendly Carts

Walmart will roll out Caroline’s Carts — shopping caddies designed to help those caring for people with disabilities or limited mobility — in stores across the country by early 2025.…

News September 13
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