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What Retail Brands Can Learn from Beyoncé

Featuring: Dr. Marcus Collins, Author, Cultural Translator, University of Michigan Marketing Professor Dr. Marcus Collins isn’t just a professor. He is an author, a marketing strategist who has worked with…

Podcasts April 29
A Walgreens specialty pharmacist

Walgreens Looks to ‘Break Through Health Care Silos’ with New Specialty Pharmacy Division

Walgreens is bringing all of its specialty pharmacy services into one integrated unit and expanding its offerings for patients suffering from complex chronic conditions with an investment in gene and…

News April 26

Walmart+ Members will Get First Dibs on New Products During 24-Hour Event

From 12 noon ET on Monday, April 29 through noon on April 30, the Walmart+ Early Access online sales event will offer program members a curated assortment of products new…

News April 26

Furniture Retailer Moves to 100% Employee Ownership Model

Room & Board has transitioned to a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving its 1,100 employees a financial stake in the Minneapolis-based company that generates annual sales exceeding $500…

News April 26

UrbanStems Expands Same-Day Delivery to 4 New Markets via Walmart GoLocal

Just in time for Mother’s Day May 12, UrbanStems has added same-day delivery in four major markets by expanding its partnership with the Walmart GoLocal white-label fulfillment service. Customers in…

News April 26
A Toys 'R' Us shop-in-shop at WHSmith in the UK.

Toys ‘R’ Us to Add 30 New UK Shop-in-Shops via Expanded Partnership with WHSmith

A little less than one year after Toys ‘R’ Us made its return to the world of UK brick-and-mortar via nine shop-in-shops in WHSmith stores, TRU parent company WHP Global…

News April 26

The Imperative of Ethical Packaging Practices for Preserving Consumer Trust

In today’s market landscape, ethical, political and environmental considerations increasingly sway consumer purchasing decisions, particularly when it comes to packaging. Studies indicate that consumers are willing to put their money…

Executive Viewpoints April 26
Bark Chief Revenue Officer Suzanne McDonnell shares details on how the brand is using data to create product and experiences that pups (and their parents) love.

How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love

Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. Half of these pet-owning households are run by…

Features April 26

Simon Adds VIP Suite to Kick Off Woodbury Common Expansion

Mall operator Simon revealed big plans to expand its Woodbury Common Premium Outlet center in Fall 2023, including the addition of 155,000 square feet of retail stores and restaurants, a…

News April 25
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