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How Food Retailers Can Build Their Brands with Healthier Own-Label Ranges

The perception or image of private-label brands has evolved — from being seen as a cheaper or lower-quality alternative to now being viewed as credible products, even outperforming national brands.…

Executive Viewpoints November 16

Nike Revamps C-Suite with New Leaders in Design, Innovation, Marketing and Tech

Nike is making several top-level personnel changes in key areas, with new leaders in marketing, design, innovation and technology. The brand is promoting from within in several cases as well…

News November 15
Resale platforms Rebag and ThredUp are teaming up.

Rebag, ThredUp Join Forces to ‘Push the Boundaries of the Secondhand Market’

Luxury accessory resale site Rebag and online resale platform ThredUp have announced a multi-faceted partnership to bring their clienteles closer together and enhance both companies’ circularity efforts. Rebag customers can…

News November 15

Starbucks Union Plans ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ Walkout; REI Accused of Unfair Labor Practices

Starbucks Workers United, the union trying to organize Starbucks workers across the country, is planning a “Red Cup Rebellion” on Nov. 16, the retailer’s “Red Cup Day” — traditionally one…

News November 15
Claire’s CMO Kristin Patrick shares the broader vision for ShimmerVille during a session at D2: Advertising Edition at Advertising Week NY

Claire’s Preps Kids’ TV Series as Evolution into ‘Global Fashion Brand’ Continues

Claire’s is teaming up with Sony Pictures Television – Kids to develop a new TV series that will expand on the retailer’s ongoing efforts to “build on its brand equity…

News November 15
Rally Museum Soho

Inside the SoHo Shop/Museum Where Warhol, Jordan, Porsche and Hermès Converge

Amid the sleek fashions and high-end furniture that grace the shop windows in NYC’s SoHo, there is a new inhabitant — a 60-million-year-old Triceratops skull. This incredible relic could have…

Features November 15

Physical Retail Environments will be Transformed by the Widespread Adoption of AR Glasses

The incoming adoption of augmented reality (AR) glasses has the potential to transform life as we know it — and that includes physical retail. Augmented reality is set to make…

Executive Viewpoints November 15

For the Holidays, a Reliable and Seamless Shopping Experience is Supported by Observability

For many ecommerce brands, stress-testing their digital systems in preparation for the holidays is an essential ritual. Retailers need to ensure their systems can scale to upcoming seasonal traffic spikes…

Executive Viewpoints November 15

Natura Sells The Body Shop to Private Equity Firm for $257.8 Million

Natura &Co will sell The Body Shop to Aurelius for £207 million ($257.8 million) in a transaction expected to close by Dec. 31, 2023, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Aurelius…

News November 14
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