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Supreme Court Sides with Starbucks, Saying NLRB Overstepped its Authority

The recently decided Starbucks v. McKinney case, which tested the National Labor Relations Board’s authority to demand that workers fired for union organizing be reinstated, went in the retailer’s favor…

Cannabis Brand Pot + Pan Bakes Up First Store in Portland

Cannabis edibles brand Pot + Pan will open its first retail store in Portland, Maine on June 15, 2024, in the Woodfords Corner neighborhood. The Pot + Pan Kitchen will…

Walmart Zeroes in on Gen Z with Private Label Apparel Relaunch

Walmart has relaunched its $2 billion No Boundaries private label fashion brand with styles, sizes and features designed to appeal to Gen Z consumers. Launching in Walmart stores on July…

Kohl’s Expands Return Services for Additional Brands and Retailers

Kohl’s has added brands including Carhartt, Hanes and Levi’s to its newly christened in-store returns service, The Return Drop @ Kohl’s. The retailer has partnered with Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions and…

Interview with Ranjan Roy of Adore Me: Meet the Ecommerce Advisory Council

How Data and AI are Driving More Sustainable Retail Sourcing

Consumers’ calls for sustainability have never been louder. A record 78% of consumers now say sustainability is important, and these shoppers increasingly are holding companies accountable not only for their…

After Declining Amex, Ebay to Begin Accepting Venmo

Ebay has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to payments. After very publicly announcing last week that it would no longer accept American Express due to “unacceptably…

Really, Truly Fake: The RealReal ‘Opens’ Counterfeit Handbag Store on Canal Street

The RealReal makes a concerted effort to keep counterfeit luxury items off the market, removing approximately 5,000 fakes each month (a total of 250,000 since 2011). So what are these…

Poshmark Turns Livestreams into Community Selling Events with New Live Posh Parties

Poshmark has introduced Posh Party Live, daily events that will each be merchandised to a unique theme such as summer neutrals or luxury goods. Taking place daily at 2 p.m.…