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Maximizing Profitability: How to Improve 4 Key Areas of the CPG Product Lifecycle

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are obsessed with two things: maximizing revenue and minimizing operational expenses. The same could be true of all for-profit organizations, but the CPG industry is…

Executive Viewpoints December 27

Mastercard Data: Holiday Sales Climb 3.1% YoY

Preliminary data for the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 showed a 3.1% year-over-year increase in both online and in-store retail sales, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures…

News December 26

Breaking Barriers: How Brick-and-Mortar Retailers can Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences

People have been saying “Retail is dead” for several years now. The problem is it simply isn’t true. Multinational athletic apparel retailer Lululemon recently announced its net revenue increased 20%…

Executive Viewpoints December 26

Winning Over Baby Boomers with High-Quality Product Imagery

In today’s ever-evolving ecommerce landscape, the battle for consumer attention and loyalty rages on. Among the many factors that influence shoppers’ decisions, one stands out as a game-changer: high-quality product…

Executive Viewpoints December 26

4 Ways QR Codes are Transforming the Retail Shopping Experience

The next era for retail is already underway, and it all starts with the simple but powerful scan of a code. Nearly 50 years ago, UPC barcodes changed the game…

Executive Viewpoints December 22
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Cultureverse: Creating Virtual Experiences with Intention and Impact

Walmart partnered with People of Crypto (POC) Lab to develop an interactive, virtual odyssey designed to commemorate Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary. The virtual experience is designed as a “choose your…

Features December 21
Ulta Beauty will kick of 2024 with a revamped loyalty program.

Ulta to Debut Revamped Loyalty Program in the New Year

Ulta Beauty will kick off 2024 with a fresh look for its loyalty program a decade after its debut in 2014. Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the Ultamate Rewards loyalty program…

News December 21
HappyOrNot asked 215,000 store associates to share their most-hated holiday song. The answer may surprise you...

The Christmas Song Retail Workers Hate Most is…

The holiday season brings joy, magic, beautiful decorations and a soundtrack of carols and standards that we revisit year after year. Sure, these tracks may get us in a festive…

News December 21

The Latest Buzz: Whole Foods Enhances Support for Pollinators

Whole Foods Market has introduced a new “pollinator policy” for its produce and floral purchasing. By 2025, all growers will need to implement integrated pest management (IPM) systems prioritizing preventative…

News December 21
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