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Investigating the Evolved Customer Journey: Trends, Challenges & Priorities

Featuring: Zach Zalowitz, Principal – Order Management Practice, Perficient | Justin Racine, Principal – Unified Commerce Strategy, Perficient Retailers know that digital influences the customer journey, from initial awareness to…

Podcasts March 18
Outdoor Voices storefront in NYC

Outdoor Voices Abruptly Shutting All Stores, Becoming Online-Only

Popular athleticwear brand Outdoor Voices, once predicted to be the next Lululemon, has abruptly decided to close its 16 stores and become an online-only retailer, multiple sources report. Outdoor Voices…

News March 15
Michael Mohan, new interim CEO of Petco

Rough Week for Retail CEOs: Top Execs Out at Petco, Under Armour, Fossil

It was a tough week to be at the top in retail with a number of companies announcing CEO switch-ups following disappointing performances, including Petco, Under Armour, Fossil Group and,…

News March 15

Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods posted strong results in fiscal 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, with $13 billion in net sales, 5% higher than the previous year, and a 2.4% increase…

News March 15

Ulta Beauty Plans 2025 Expansion to Mexico

Ulta Beauty, which posted strong financial results for 2023, will move into Mexico next year as part of a joint venture with global brands operator Axo. The retailer’s $11.2 billion…

News March 15
Liz Primm, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development for Babylist, will speak at #RICE24 about the brand's approach to content marketing, which includes scientific data, credible insights and authentic community building.

#RICE24 Community Convos: Liz Primm, VP of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Babylist

Features March 15

Utilizing the External Data Boom for Digital Shelf Optimization

Publications about marketing often invoke the comparison of a digital shelf with a physical one. After all, a digital shelf displays your products for the customer to browse, just like…

Executive Viewpoints March 15

Following Tough 2023, Allbirds Plans to Close 10-15 U.S. Stores This Year

Allbirds will close 10 to 15 underperforming U.S. stores in 2024 as it seeks to streamline its operations. The footwear retailer, which currently operates 41 stores in the U.S and…

News March 14
Amazon is planning its first-ever spring sales event.

Amazon Plans First-Ever Spring Sale for All Customers, not just Prime Members

Amazon has announced plans to host a Big Spring Sale in North America from March 20-25 that will feature product discounts available to all customers — not just Prime members…

News March 14
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