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Meta Outlines Proactive Approach to Labeling AI-Generated Content

Content created with Meta’s generative AI tools already automatically receives an “Imagined with AI” label, but the company has shared how it is working to create technical standards and signals…

News February 8

Claire’s Taps Young Creators for Year-Long Celebration of ‘Gen Zalpha’

Claire’s has tapped a range of young creators and influencers for its new campaign and a corresponding platform called The Collab, inviting them to share their stories, talents and perspectives…

News February 8

With Retailers Thinking Like Media Owners, Media Owners Must Think Like Retailers

The growth of retail media networks (RMNs) in recent years has been impressive. As the world moves away from third-party identifiers, retailers are using their own channels to unlock the…

Executive Viewpoints February 8
Dollar stores have adapted to keep pace with the needs of evolving consumer behaviors by expending their assortments and offering more sophisticated mobile app experiences.

Category Insights Report: Dollar Stores Redefine Themselves with Enhanced Merchandising and Mobile Apps

Once largely associated with lower-income households, dollar stores are now becoming retail staples even for more affluent households, inspiring retailers in these categories to invest more heavily in marketing, merchandising…

Features February 8
Resale aggregator platform Beni has launched an app and added a slate of new partners.

Resale Aggregator Platform Beni Debuts iOS App, Adds Poshmark, ThredUp and More

Resale search engine Beni announced a series of new partnerships with top brands, including Poshmark, ThredUp and Patagonia, and launched an app version of its platform for iOS users. First…

News February 7

Primark Opens Second U.S. DC, Announces Plans for 4 New Stores

Primark has opened it second U.S. distribution center, in Jacksonville, Fla., to serve its expanding store fleet. The retailer also has signed leases for planned new stores in four locations:…

News February 7
Temu made a splash at last year's Super Bowl with its "Shop Like a Billionaire" ad.

Temu Opens its Platform to U.S. and European Sellers

Discount shopping app Temu is giving U.S. and European merchants access to sell on its marketplace, which had previously only been open to China-based merchants. In announcing the news, Temu…

News February 7

Ahold Adds DoorDash Deliveries to East Coast Supermarkets’ Service Offerings

Ahold Delhaize USA will make the DoorDash on-demand grocery delivery marketplace available across its five supermarket banners: Food Lion, Hannaford, Giant Food, The Giant Company and Stop & Shop. The…

News February 7
Luxury store design brings in the best materials and services. Arcadis Principal Sterling Plenert reveals tips and lessons for other brands.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue has reimagined its West Coast flagship to offer a more curated assortment and unique luxury services designed to drive customer engagement. The store will open to the…

News February 7
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