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How HSN and QVC Parent Qurate is Working to ‘Crack the Code’ of Livestreaming
Long before there was livestreaming, social media or even the internet, there were home shopping networks — and the undisputed leaders of that realm were QVC and HSN, now both…
Features March 13
Why Uncommon Corporate Partnerships are a Must in 2024 (and How to Make Them a Reality)
Despite Tightening Wallets, Select Brands Flourish As spend growth softened in the second half of 2023 across discretionary categories and companies geared toward more price-conscious consumers flourished, opportunities presented themselves…
Executive Viewpoints March 13
Walgreens to Add Claire’s Assortment in 4,400+ Stores
Walgreens will integrate jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics and seasonal pieces from Claire’s into the assortment of more than 4,400 stores by the end of this month. Each participating location will…
News March 12
Shop Premium Outlets Debuts Retail Media Network
Shop Premium Outlets (SPO) — the online marketplace from mall operator Simon Property Group and Rue Gilt Groupe — has launched a retail media network powered by Mirakl Ads, a…
News March 12
UPDATE: Body Shop Closes U.S. Stores Following Bankruptcy Filing
[Update as of 3/12/2024] The Body Shop has closed all its U.S. stores after filing for Chapter 7 liquidation, according to multiple media reports. This type of filing means the…
News March 12
FTC Chair Lina Khan on Fighting ‘Gatekeeper Markets’ that Throttle Fair Competition
For a long time, the American public has hit the “mute” button about the dangers of too much corporate consolidation. One bit of evidence: a decades-long decline in the frequency…
Features March 12
All the Feels: How Mood will Underpin Future Consumer Spending in Retail
The future consumer is a #mood. By now, it’s a given that consumers expect personalized brand interactions and offerings, but it’s not just functional benefits they’re after. In 2024 and…
Executive Viewpoints March 12
Patagonia Workers in Reno Store Vote to Join Union
The associates at a Patagonia store in Reno, Nev. have voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 711, marking the first successful unionization effort at a…
News March 11
