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Are Brands Closing the Connected Retail Gap?

Featuring: Melissa Minkow, Director of Retail Strategy, CI&T Up to 81% of consumers say they prefer to shop with brands and retailers that have both online and offline channels, according…

Podcasts February 19
Rag & Bone has been acquired by Guess? and WHP Global.

Guess?, WHP Global Team Up to Buy Rag & Bone

Guess? has partnered with the global brand management firm WHP Global — which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands as well as a stake in Express…

News February 16
Claire's has tapped IMG as its licensing agent to create a line of branded products.

Claire’s Continues Lifestyle Push with Plans for Branded Products

Claire’s evolution from retailer to lifestyle brand continues with the appointment of IMG as its global licensing partner to create a range of Claire’s-branded products. Under the multi-year agreement, IMG…

News February 16
Target debuts new Dealworthy value-priced private label.

Target Looks to Attract New Customers with Intro of Value-Priced Private Label Brand

Target has introduced a new low-price owned brand called Dealworthy — featuring more than 400 products ranging in price from less than $1 to $10 — and revamped its 15-year-old everyday…

News February 16

Starbucks Debuts ‘Inclusive Spaces Framework’ Store in Washington, D.C.

Seeking to better serve the estimated one in four American adults with a disability, Starbucks will use its new Inclusive Spaces Framework for all newly opened and renovated company-owned stores…

News February 16

Exclusive Q&A: At J.Jill, #Customerobsessed is Much More Than a Hashtag

J.Jill has achieved levels of customer loyalty that other retailers can only aspire to. The women’s apparel and accessories retailer, which generates nearly $600 million in annual sales via ecommerce…

Features February 16

How Retailers Can Use AI to Improve Customer Experience and Build Trust

In the U.S., ecommerce spending is estimated to reach $1.7 trillion by 2027 – representing over 20% of overall retail sales. Additionally, global ecommerce spending could surpass $7 trillion as…

Executive Viewpoints February 16
Repurpose Global has launched a $1 million fund, called the Reuse Outcomes Fund, to give companies equitable access to reuse and refill solutions.

New Fund Aims to Accelerate Adoption of Reuse and Refill Solutions

Repurpose Global, an organization that brings brand leaders, consumers and policymakers together to combat plastic waste, has launched a $1 million fund to give companies equitable access to reuse and…

News February 15
Starbucks and Bank of America have linked their rewards programs to offer extra rewards to their most loyal customers.

Starbucks and Bank of America Link Loyalty Programs to Provide Extra Perks

Starbucks and Bank of America (BoA) have forged a new partnership designed to offer extra rewards to their most loyal customers. The millions of BoA cardholders and Starbucks Rewards members…

News February 15
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