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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the New Internet: Emerging Tech for Embracing the Digital Revolution

Featuring: Matt Maher, Founder, M7 Innovations With his finger firmly on the pulse of the tech industry, Matt Maher, Founder of M7 Innovations, has helped brands across categories push creative…

Podcasts December 18
Claire’s is partnering with podcast and audio entertainment production studio Audio Up Media on a series of new scripted audio shows.

Claire’s Gets into Gen Zalpha’s Ears with New Audio Entertainment Deal

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are becoming avid podcast listeners, making them a hot target for media brands and producers. In fact, 30% of Gen Z and 23% of Gen…

News December 15
Temu has sued Shein again for anticompetitive practices.

Temu Sues Shein for ‘Mafia-Style’ Anticompetitive Behavior, Ending Short-Lived Truce

The battle between Chinese discount shopping apps Shein and Temu is getting downright nasty. Temu has filed a new lawsuit against Shein alleging much more than run-of-the-mill anticompetitive behavior. The…

News December 15
Fred Boehler, new CEO of Save A Lot

Save A Lot Makes Interim CEO Appointment Permanent

Discount grocery chain Save A Lot has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to the role permanently. Boehler has been serving as interim CEO since Oct. 31, following the departure of…

News December 15

Kroger Launches Autonomous ‘Middle Mile’ Delivery in Dallas Market

Kroger has kicked off a multi-year agreement to have Gatik AI’s autonomous box trucks transport products from the retailer’s Dallas customer fulfillment center to multiple retail locations in the area.…

News December 15
Chewy is embracing the “medtail movement” by opening its first veterinary practices under the brand name “Chewy Vet Care.”

Chewy Joins Medtail Movement with Vet Care Services

Healthcare has been deemed the new battleground for retailers — from behemoths like Walmart and Amazon to traditional drugstore players like CVS and Walgreens. Now, Chewy is embracing the “medtail…

News December 15

Is the Retail Crime Wave a Tsunami or a Ripple?

With our Editors Perspectives columns, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Back in…

Editor's Perspective December 15

The Impact of Tech on Child Safety

There has been a lot of talk and, frankly, worry recently about the impact of technology on the mental health and safety of children. Emerging social media platforms such as…

Executive Viewpoints December 15

NRF Launches Retail Sustainability Center

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has introduced the Center for Retail Sustainability, designed to help retailers generate economic value while also creating benefits for the environment, communities and societies. Initial…

News December 14
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