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New Balance has launched the new Reconsidered resale program.

Recommerce Update: New Balance Launches Resale Program, Anthropologie Expands Denim Recycling

New Balance and Anthropologie have both announced new initiatives to enhance ongoing sustainability efforts: New Balance is now accepting and selling secondhand shoes in the U.S., while Anthropologie is bringing…

News February 5
Save A Lot is bringing retail media capabilities to its network of 800 independently owned and operated stores to boost their competitive advantage.

Save A Lot Launches RMN to Boost Sales for Independently Owned Stores

Save A Lot is bringing retail media capabilities to its network of 800 independently owned and operated stores to boost their competitive advantage and better serve price-conscious consumers. Through a…

News February 5
Wall of Amazon packaging with the familiar "smile" icon.

More Orders from Amazon will Soon be Arriving in their Own Packaging — Here’s Why

For households across America and the world, the Amazon “smile” has become a familiar feature of their daily lives. Emblazoned on countless corrugated boxes and bag mailers, it greets folks…

Features February 5

Future-Proofing Retail Media Networks through Dynamic Creative Optimization

Retail media networks (RMNs) have taken the digital ad world by storm over the last few years. The ability to monetize your website(s) as a media network offers a new,…

Executive Viewpoints February 5

Embracing Gen AI for Creative Impact

Featuring: Michelle Bacharach, CEO & Co-founder FindMine Although generative AI has the power to shake up all retail functions, early use cases and success stories suggest that marketing, content and…

Podcasts February 5

Despite Challenging 2023, Tractor Supply Plans 90+ Store Openings This Year

Even in the face of an 8.6% net sales decline in Q4 2023, Tractor Supply still plans to open up to 95 brick-and-mortar stores in 2024, as well as complete…

News February 2
The USPS plans to convert approximately 400 sorting and delivery centers and roll out 66,000 electric delivery vehicles as part of its transformation plan.

USPS Invests in EV as Part of 10-Year Modernization Plan

The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently unveiled its first round of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at a new Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC) in Atlanta, Ga. The Postal…

News February 2

WHSmith Plans 110+ Store Openings in 2024 with Over 50 in North America

UK-based travel retailer WHSmith is bullish on growth prospects for 2024, with plans to open more than 110 stores this year — and more than 50 of those openings will…

News February 2
Amazon's new Rufus AI shopping assistant.

As Amazon Launches AI Shopping Assistant, Jassy Predicts AI will Drive ‘Tens of Billions’ in Revenue in Coming Years

Amazon has debuted Rufus, a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience, at the same time that it reported strong earnings for Q4 2023 and the full year. Both announcements highlighted…

News February 2
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