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HOKA has opened a new flagship store in the heart of midtown Manhattan to engage its growing community of runners and movers.

Why HOKA Raced to Midtown for its First Global Flagship

Initially a cult classic among runners and exercise fiends, HOKA is now undeniably a mainstream phenomenon. In fact, HOKA parent company Deckers revealed in its Q4 and results for fiscal…

Features June 13

Raising the Bar: A Grocer’s Guide to Dominating Alcohol Sales in a Drizly-Free Market

And, just like that, Drizly is out. As of March 2024, the departure of what was once the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America has created a significant…

Executive Viewpoints June 13

Bath & Body Works Deploys Gen AI to Help Customers Sniff Out the Perfect Fragrance

Seeking to modernize its core technology platforms, Bath & Body Works is working with Accenture to leverage the latest digital, martech, AI and generative AI solutions. The retailer will collaborate…

News June 12
The new Roku Exchange platform will enable easier programmatic buying on streaming TV.

Roku Aims to ‘Democratize Access’ to CTV Advertising with New Selling Platform

Streaming TV platform Roku has launched a new service called Roku Exchange to connect streaming TV ad inventory with advertiser demand. By combining Roku’s TV advertising supply with identity data…

News June 12

Hanes Sells Champion Brand to Authentic for $1.2 Billion

HanesBrands will sell the IP and certain operating assets of its global Champion business to Authentic Brands Group for $1.2 billion, a figure that could increase to $1.5 billion via…

News June 12
The new Fanatics Collect division will go live this summer in line with its partnership with Sotheby's.

Fanatics Looks to ‘Redefine the Trading Card Industry’ with Sotheby’s Partnership, New Collectibles Marketplace

Sports fan platform Fanatics has further solidified its presence in the world of collectibles through a new partnership with elite auction house Sotheby’s that the partners say will “redefine the trading…

News June 12

BJ’s Expands Same-Day Delivery for Oversize Items

In partnership with Roadie, a UPS company, BJ’s Wholesale Club has expanded same-day delivery services for large, big-ticket items such as patio sets, grills and TVs. “With same-day delivery, we’re…

News June 12
Bark Air, an airline for dogs, makes its debut.

UPDATE: Bark Ups the Ante in Petcare with Expansion of Airline for Dogs

[Update 6/12/24] Less than a month after beginning service on its luxury airline for dogs, Bark has announced plans to expand the offering with the addition of five new destinations…

News June 12

Coachella Vibes in Your Store? How Offsite Events Drive Loyalty

Imagine throngs of festival-goers pulsing with energy, immersed in the electrifying atmosphere of Coachella. The air is alive with the beat of the music, the vibrant colors of the crowd…

Executive Viewpoints June 12
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