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Redefining Retail: Embracing Alonement in Design to Enhance Individual Shopping Experiences

Consumers are changing how they shop and who they shop with, and now brands are taking notice. Traditionally, retail spaces have been associated with social interaction and shared experiences, serving…

Executive Viewpoints August 21
Jordan Brand's District 23 installation at the former Tati Barbès department store in Paris.

Jordan Brand’s ‘District 23’ Olympics Installation Epitomized Design with a Purpose

Even for a brand known for doing things in a big way, Nike had an outsized presence at this Olympics, spending more in Paris than it has at any previous…

Features August 21

Get a New Bed Before Bedtime: Mattress Firm Partners with DoorDash for 2-Hour Delivery

Mattress Firm has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand two-hour delivery of mattresses and bedding accessories from its 2,300+ U.S. locations. These deliveries will be eligible for the DashPass membership…

News August 20
YouTube and Shopify are extending their partnership for affiliate marketing.

YouTube Expands Shopify Partnership to Amp Up Creators’ Affiliate Efforts

In 2023, people watched over 30 billion hours of shopping related videos on YouTube, according to the company. Now the video platform is looking to extend its reach into the…

News August 20
Adidas storefront.

Adidas Faces Nearly $400,000 in New Fines for Ongoing Safety Violations at NY Warehouse

Adidas America, a subsidiary of Adidas AG, is facing nearly $400,000 in new fines for fall hazards at its Chester, N.Y. warehouse, according to a statement from the U.S. Occupational…

News August 20

Kroger Sues FTC, Calling Agency’s Opposition to Albertsons Merger Unconstitutional

Kroger has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, seeking to stop the agency’s challenge…

News August 20

How Retailers can Reallocate and Optimize Marketing Budgets in an Uncertain Economy

The retail sector is facing a complex economic environment in 2024. Inflation rates remain unpredictable, consumer confidence is fluctuating and supply chain disruptions, including the geopolitical environment, continue to affect…

Executive Viewpoints August 20
The Posh Kings homepage on Poshmark.

Small Business, Big Ideas: How a Florida Couple Transitioned from Store Owners to Online Resale Royalty

This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands that have found big success and have even bigger ambitions. Jon Anthony…

Features August 20

Struggling Ted Baker to Shutter Remaining UK Stores

Apparel retailer Ted Baker will reportedly close its 31 remaining UK stores this week, according to the BBC and other news outlets. The company that operates the shops, No Ordinary…

News August 19
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