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Accelerating AI Value in CPG: Closing the Gap Between Potential and Performance
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is evolving faster than ever – and the pace of change is only accelerating. As markets shift faster than strategies, AI is becoming the…
Executive Viewpoints April 9
Footwear Brand Frye’s Resale Expansion is Helping Solve the Stubborn Returns Problem – Sustainably
Founded in 1863, The Frye Company is the oldest continuously operating shoe company in America — and one of the key reasons is that its products are built for the…
Features April 9
Meta Debuts Revamped AI Model that Draws on its Social Media Prowess
Meta has released the first in a series of new large-language models, Muse Spark, intended to lay the foundation of what Mark Zuckerberg calls “personal superintelligence,” that is, AI systems…
News April 8
Lowe’s Plans $250M Investment to Help Train 250,000 Tradespeople by 2035
With the U.S. facing a critical shortage of skilled trades workers, the Lowe’s Foundation has expanded its commitment to help train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035. As part of…
News April 8
Bed Bath & Beyond Expands Home Services Division with Acquisition of Cabinets To Go Owner F9 Brands
Less than a week after announcing plans to purchase The Container Store, Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) has announced another acquisition to round out its growing Beyond Home Services division.…
News April 8
Kroger Expands Food Waste Diversion Program to 100+ Mid-Atlantic Stores
Following a pilot program in 16 Virginia stores last summer, Kroger has expanded its partnership with Flashfood to the more than 100 stores in its Mid-Atlantic Division across Virginia, West…
News April 8
Why Cash Still has an Important Role in our Digital World
When was the last time you used cash for a transaction? Many of us can go for months without resorting to cash for our daily business. The convenience of tapping…
Executive Viewpoints April 8
Dollar Shave Club: Not Just for Bros Anymore
Dollar Shave Club has expanded into the women’s grooming category with razors, handles and shaving aids powered by hydrating ingredients, all priced from $5 to $10 and available from Dollar…
News April 7
Wayfair Sets Sights on Florida Mall for Latest Brick-and-Mortar Store
Furniture retailer Wayfair will open a two-level, 94,000-square-foot store at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, serving as an anchor for the shopping center’s ongoing comprehensive redevelopment. The new store, which will be…
News April 7
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