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Vans, North Face Owner VF Corp Launches Transformation Strategy Following Investor Pressure

VF Corp, parent company of brands including The North Face, Vans, Timberland and Supreme, has unveiled its “Reinvent” transformation strategy after another disappointing quarter and pressure from a new activist…

Melissa & Doug Goes CAMP-ing to Celebrate 35 Years in Business

Melissa & Doug is partnering with experiential retailer CAMP on a pop-up event in New York City to celebrate the toy brand’s 35th anniversary and the opening of the its…

Amazon Adds BNPL Option for Business Customers

Amazon Business has added a pay-over-time option for B2B customers via an expansion of its partnership with BNPL provider Affirm. Amazon Business will make the option available to all eligible…

40 Under 40: The New Retail Leaders Driving Industry Progress

Experimentation: The Holy Grail for Personalization, but Challenges Lie Ahead

Today’s online shoppers are looking for ecommerce businesses to connect with them on a personal level. By delivering relevant, targeted content and experiences — commonly known as personalization — ecommerce…

Google Rolls Out New Tools to Help Merchants Stand Out on Search

Just in the time for the holiday shopping season, Google is debuting new features to help merchants capture consumers’ attention in search results, including a small business “tag,” generative AI…

Best Buy, Home Depot Embrace Live Video Shopping for Holiday

Ahh, holiday fare: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, How the Grinch Stole Christmas…and live video shopping from two of the country’s biggest retailers, The Home Depot and Best Buy. Merry &…

Michaels Takes Aim at Etsy with Launch of Handmade ‘MakerPlace’ Marketplace

After a three-month test period, Michaels has officially launched MakerPlace by Michaels, a new online marketplace centered on handmade goods. With the arts and crafts industry continuing to grow in…

Camping World Taps Instacart for Delivery of RV Supplies

Recreational vehicle (RV) retailer Camping World will offer same-day delivery of nearly 1,800 products via a new deal with Instacart, marking the platform’s first partnership with a dedicated camping supplies…