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Walmart will reportedly shut down its Store No. 8 innovation unit as the retailer seeks to cut costs and find new ways to develop and test new ideas.

Walmart Shutters Store No. 8 Innovation Incubator

Walmart will reportedly shut down its Store No. 8 innovation unit, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, as the retailer seeks to cut costs and find…

News January 23
40,000 retail execs gathered at the NRF Big Show to explore emerging trends, and how retail media, ESG and other trends can drive business innovation.

Seen and Heard at #NRF2024: 5 Trends from the Big Show

Over five days and a growing portfolio of on- and off-site events, the National Retail Federation brought together more than 40,000 attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors in NYC. And after three…

Features January 23

Causation or Coincidence? The Need for Incrementality Measurement in Retail Media

Retail media has been all the rage for the last couple of years, and for good reason. For retailers accustomed to a 10% margin, the 80% to 90% margins of…

Executive Viewpoints January 23
Macy's has announced layoffs and store closures as new CEO prepares to take the helm.

UPDATED: Activist Investor Pushes for Response to Takeover Bid as Macy’s Announces Layoffs, Store Closures

[Editor’s Note 1/23/24: This story was updated on Jan. 22 to include details from a Jan. 21 statement from Macy’s, Inc. investor Arkhouse Management, urging Macy’s to respond to its…

News January 22
Home decor and furniture retailer Kirkland's, Inc., has promoted Amy Sullivan to CEO, effective February 4, 2024.

Kirkland’s Promotes COO to CEO Post

Home decor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s, Inc., has promoted Amy Sullivan to CEO, effective February 4, 2024. She has been with the company for more than a decade, most recently…

News January 22
Kimberly-Clark products are used by one-third of the world's population.

From Huggies to Depends: How Kimberly-Clark Deepens Digital Offerings with Click-by-Click Analysis

Despite having been around for more than 150 years, Kimberly-Clark doesn’t have a whole lot of name recognition among consumers. But people definitely recognize Kimberly-Clark’s products, which include a host…

Features January 22

Skechers Selects Inventory and Planning Decision Support Solution

Skechers will deploy the Digital Brain platform from o9 Solutions to enhance support for its planning and decision-making across its North America retail operations, helping the retailer meet consumer demands…

News January 22

Dynamic Creative Optimization Decoded: A Masterclass for Retail Success

In the dynamic world of retail, businesses face the ongoing challenges of rising advertising costs alongside a swiftly changing media landscape. In the face of this, the practice of Dynamic…

Executive Viewpoints January 22

The Booth and Beyond: What NRF 2024 Tells Us About the State of the Industry

Featuring: Nicole Silberstein, Ecommerce Editor, Retail TouchPoints The National Retail Federation drew 40,000+ attendees from across the retail realm who were eager to explore the hottest trends and tech —…

Podcasts January 22
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank