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Starbucks is aiming to make reusable cups mainstream by partnering with NextGen Consortium and its competitors through a citywide test in Petaluma, California.

Starbucks Attempts to Make Reusable Cups Mainstream with Citywide Test 

Starbucks has been a longtime champion for reusable cups. The coffee giant has conducted more than 20 reusable tests in stores worldwide and earlier this year, it became the first…

News July 12

Cracking the Code of Customer Loyalty in 2024 Means Prioritizing Customer Lifetime Value Over Speed

There are two types of customers: those who buy and those who keep coming back. Success in ecommerce, and retail in general, depends on the latter. For VCs backing ecommerce…

Executive Viewpoints July 12
Using AI-powered solutions from Manhattan, Floor & Decor has been able to reduce costs and optimize inventory placement across its store network.

How AI Takes the ‘Lumpiness’ Out of Floor & Decor’s Inventory Planning

The requirements for retail success don’t get much more basic than the ability to accurately forecast customer demand. Even a mom-and-pop bodega should be able to gauge how many people…

Features July 12
Direct-to-consumer floral delivery brand The Bouqs Co. is popping up in three Whole Foods Market stores throughout California.

The Bouqs Company is Blooming in 3 California Whole Foods Stores

Direct-to-consumer floral delivery company The Bouqs Co. is popping up in three Whole Foods Market stores throughout California to give local customers fast and easy access to its fresh florals…

News July 11
Rendering of BP Pulse charging stations at a Simon property.

Mall Owner Simon Plans EV Charging Hubs at 75 Locations

Oil and gas giant BP has signed a deal to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs under its BP Pulse banner to 75 Simon Property Group sites across the U.S.…

News July 11
An Ebay seller packs up an order.

Ebay Aims to Support Sellers with Cash Advances, Streamlined Advertising Hub

Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business Cash Advance offering that gives sellers quick access to revenue-based loans.…

News July 11
A florist prepares an order for 1-800-Flowers.com.

How 1-800-Flowers’ Delivery Partnership with Walmart GoLocal has Blossomed into Real Results for Local Florists

Any retailer will tell you delivery is complicated, whether what’s being delivered is office paper or sandwich bread. But outside of all the logistical challenges already inherent in the delivery…

Features July 11

Why Adtech Embracing AI and Automation is a Risky Long-Term Play

Adtech has been in the AI and automation business for far longer than the current AI revolution. The use of LLMs (large language models) to enable the optimization and maximization…

Executive Viewpoints July 11
Executives from the Home Depot and Altra Running recently shared how they're advertising on Reddit to build consumer trust and connect with context.

The Reddit Influence: How Altra Running and The Home Depot Capitalize on Community and Context

Digital channels and platforms — especially social networks — have democratized product discovery and access. Through algorithm-powered feeds, consumers receive a curated selection of accounts, brands and products that they…

Features July 10
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