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Traceability is the Foundation of Supply Chain Due Diligence

A seismic shift is on the horizon for retail businesses operating in Europe. In December 2023, the European Parliament and the European Council reached a provisional agreement on the Corporate…

Executive Viewpoints May 14

Slipstream

Slipstream is a quick-serve concept that combines coffee, cocktails and simple but freshly delicious provisions. For its latest location, in Arlington, Va., the company partnered with design firm Cooper Carry…

News May 13

Troubled Ted Baker Brand Begins Store Closing Sales in North America

Ted Baker Canada, which controls business operations for Ted Baker in Canada, Ted Baker Ltd. in the U.S., and Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brands in Canada, has begun store closing…

News May 13

Target to Carry Pride-Themed Merchandise, but Only in ‘Select’ Stores

Seeking a middle ground on support for LGBTQ+ causes as Pride Month approaches, Target will offer Pride-themed adult apparel and home goods in “select stores, based on historical performance,” with…

News May 13
Girls sport the new WNBA apparel collection from Dick's Sporting Goods.

Slam Dunk? Dick’s Taps into WNBA’s Hot Streak with Line of Co-Branded Girls’ Apparel

DSG, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ exclusive performance apparel and gear brand, has teamed up with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to launch a co-branded girls’ apparel collection. As the official…

News May 13
Example of digital sneaker created via Reebok Impact on Instagram.

Reebok Debuts AI-Powered Custom Sneaker Design Tool on Instagram

Reebok has launched an AI-driven fashion experience on Instagram that allows customers to create their own digital sneakers from photo memories. The tool is the first launch from Reebok’s partnership…

News May 13

Are Queues Really a Good Thing?

Few signs of success are as glaringly obvious for retailers as a queue forming outside your door. For many it’s a dream come true. But does a queue always spell…

Executive Viewpoints May 13

How UrbanStems Leverages AI to Manage Peak-Season Customer Service

What would happen if you smushed an entire holiday season, with all its intensity and high stakes, into a period lasting less than two weeks? And just to make things…

Features May 13

AI in Focus: Lessons from Zenni Optical

Featuring: David Ting, CTO and Global General Manager, Zenni Optical As CTO and Global General Manager for Zenni Optical, David Ting plays a critical role in determining the company’s key…

Podcasts May 13
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank