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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
Screenshot of the online shop for TelevisaUnivision's Latin American Music Awards.

TelevisaUnivision to Debut Shoppable TV Experience at Latin American Music Awards

Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has partnered with Shopsense AI to make some of its programming, on both linear and streaming platforms, shoppable.   Using onscreen QR codes and…

News April 25
Rebag has launched a membership program.

Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs

Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag and Newegg have joined the growing roster of…

News April 25

Best Buy Partners with Content-Rich CNET to Share Ads and Expertise

Best Buy and media site CNET will work together to provide shoppers with experts’ picks and product reviews throughout their purchasing journey. The retailer and tech publisher’s new partnership also…

News April 25
A man uses the self-checkout at Dollar General.

Despite Recent Bad Press, Self-Checkout is Here to Stay. Here’s Why.

This is the first part of our two-part series, “From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous Retail Experiences.” In part one we go beyond the headlines to…

Features April 25

Four Ways Retailers can Boost Retail Media Network Profitability

Retail media networks (RMNs) are rapidly becoming one of the most lucrative digital ad formats, with predictions suggesting that by 2028, RMNs will contribute to 15.4% of all ad revenue,…

Executive Viewpoints April 25

Foot Locker Debuts ‘Store of the Future’ in New Jersey

Foot Locker has unveiled its new store format, which includes a communal sneaker try-on area to facilitate “sneaker culture” conversations and technology that provides store associates with omnichannel inventory availability…

News April 24
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