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Better Cotton Launches Traceability Solution Based on Input from Leading Retailers

Utilizing input from retailers including Walmart, Marks & Spencer, Target, Gap and C&A, sustainability organization Better Cotton has introduced a new traceability tool that will provide visibility into cotton’s journey…

News November 7
Google unveils new shopping features to help bargain hunters this holiday season.

New Slate of Google Tools Aims to Help Holiday Bargain Hunters

It’s no secret that holiday shoppers this year are looking for deals, and Google wants to help. A new dedicated Deals page in Search will bring together millions of on-sale…

News November 7

Express to Expand Retail Presence in Indonesia, Paraguay and Central America

WHP Global plans to expand the Express brand to multiple countries in Asia and Latin America through a series of licensing agreements. This marks the first major announcement since the…

News November 7
Bath & Body Works is taking its Men's Shop on the road.

Bath & Body Works Enlists Sports Stars for 9-City Pop-Up Tour Showcasing Men’s Line

Bath & Body Works is taking its Men’s Shop on the road and bringing along some of the country’s top athletes as it aims to reach new fans for its…

News November 7
Claire's CMO Kristin Patrick shared an exclusive view of the retailer's growing IP universe, which has ShimmerVille at the center, and includes the metaverse, social, OOH, stores and more.

How Claire’s New IP Universe Started in the Metaverse

Claire’s relevance was waning in the late 2010s as the shopping malls where so many of its stores were located became less of a destination among young consumers. But after…

Features November 7

Organized Retail Crime is on the Rise, but AI Can Stop This Troublesome Trend

Organized retail crime (ORC) has been on the rise recently, with retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Old Navy falling victim to major shoplifting cases. In addition, Target recently announced that…

Executive Viewpoints November 7
Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean will serve as backdrop for a new shoppable TV partnership between NBCU and Walmart.

NBCU Taps Walmart for Latest Shoppable TV Integration

NBCUniversal has teamed up with Walmart in a new commerce partnership that will allow Bravo fans to shop during programming on the network’s Peacock streaming service for the first time.…

News November 6

DTC Health Care Apparel Brand Figs Opens First Store in LA

Direct-to-consumer health care apparel and lifestyle brand Figs has opened its first permanent physical retail space in LA’s Century City Mall. In addition to providing shoppers — who Figs refers…

News November 6
NBA Store Houston

NBA Opens Second U.S. Flagship in Houston with Help from Lids

As the 2023/2024 season tips off, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has opened its second U.S. flagship store in Houston with the help of sports apparel and collectibles retailer Lids…

News November 6
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