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The FTC has proposed a new rule cracking down on fake reviews online.

UPDATE: FTC Issues Formal Ban on Fake Reviews and Testimonials

[Update as of Aug. 15, 2024] The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule to combat fake online reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and…

News August 15
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Walmart Raises Guidance Following Q2 Growth in Sales, Membership and Advertising

Walmart posted strong growth across its business in Q2 of its fiscal 2025, which ended July 26, 2024. With gains in total revenue, ecommerce sales, membership rolls and the Walmart…

News August 15

Boll & Branch Taps New ERP to Manage Supply Chain and Operations

Luxury bedding and home décor brand Boll & Branch has implemented the Oracle NetSuite enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to advance its brand mission of transforming the way home textiles…

News August 15
Best Buy has rolled out a new AI-powered live delivery tracking feature for consumers who have purchased TVs, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other large electronics and appliances.

Best Buy Launches Real-Time Delivery Tracking for Large Product Orders

Best Buy has rolled out a new live delivery tracking feature for consumers who have purchased TVs, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other large electronics and appliances. The new feature, which…

News August 15

Leveling Up: How Gaming is Changing the Face of Retail

The gaming industry has evolved from a niche pastime to a global powerhouse, with a projected value of more than $665.77 billion by 2030 and an expected 3.32 billion players…

Executive Viewpoints August 15
Daily Harvest's Chief Commercial Officer shares what's next in the brand's expansion plan one year after it entered physical retail stores.

What DTC Brand Daily Harvest Has Learned After One Year in Physical Retail

Daily Harvest wants to make eating nutritious and sustainably grown fruits and vegetables easier — and a bit tastier too. While the company’s expansive menu of frozen, ready-to-eat items has…

Features August 15

The Post-COVID Surge of In-Store Violence and Evolving Loss Prevention Policies

The retail world has seen a major shift in crime since COVID-19 hit. Before the pandemic, retail crime mostly meant shoplifting — sneaky folks trying to swipe products without getting…

Executive Viewpoints August 14

Impossible Foods Opens First In-Person Dining Experience in Chicago

Impossible Foods has opened a new in-person foodservice concept in Chicago designed around its portfolio of plant-based beef, chicken and pork products. The Impossible Quality Meats pop-up restaurant, which is…

News August 14
Exterior of a Party City store.

Party City Names New CEO as Turnaround Continues

Party City has appointed Barry Litwin as President and CEO as the company continues to eke its way back from its January 2023 bankruptcy. Litwin most recently served as the CEO of…

News August 14
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