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Integrations are the Achilles Heel of Composable Commerce: Tips for Overcoming Challenges

The appeal of in-person retail shopping may have diminished in recent years, as ongoing industry trends underscore the unrivaled convenience of online shopping. Analysts project that U.S. online retail sales…

Executive Viewpoints September 4
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Unlocking the Power of ‘Mind Building’ for Experience Design

Featuring: Ari Peralta, CEO, Arigami Welcome to the new frontier of retail marketing, where the power of “mind building” is reshaping the industry. Mind building takes the concept of worldbuilding…

Podcasts September 4
JCPenney is self-funding its latest turnaround plan, which includes a reinvestment in its core customer and a more focused value proposition.

Is it Too Late for JCPenney to ‘Make it Count’? Inside the Retailer’s $1B Turnaround Plan

JCPenney is self-funding its latest turnaround plan, which includes a reinvestment in its core customer and a more focused value proposition.   CEO Marc Rosen shared in a briefing that given…

Features September 1
After less than three years in the role, Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down from her position.

Walgreens CEO Steps Down

Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down from her role, effective immediately. The company shared in a statement that Brewer and the Board of Directors “mutually agreed” on…

News September 1
Dollar General financial results paint a somewhat bleak picture for the retailer. But store projects are poised to help the company correct course.

Dollar General Revises 2023 Outlook Amid Financial Shortfalls  

Although Placer.ai’s quarterly index for Q2 2023 found that store traffic for discount and dollar stores were up 4.7% year over year, Dollar General CEO Jeff Owen revealed that the…

News September 1

Challenges Faced by Emerging Brands in the Retail Industry

In strong economic times, smaller, newer brands — otherwise known as emerging or up-and-coming brands — have one thing in common: access to capital. This accessibility has historically allowed emerging…

Executive Viewpoints September 1

Scenes from a Supermarket

Our regular Editor’s Perspectives column offer insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. As a proud…

Editor's Perspective September 1

Madewell Brings New Denim Atelier Concept to Updated NYC Flagship

Madewell has officially opened the doors to its redesigned flagship on 5th Avenue in New York City. The store is the denim brand’s largest in the city, measuring in at…

News August 31
Shopify and Amazon have announced the launch of a new app integration that will allow merchants to easily add Buy with Prime to their ecommerce sites.

Amazon and Shopify Bring ‘Buy with Prime’ to Merchants with New App

Amazon is bringing ‘Buy with Prime’ capabilities to Shopify merchants via a new app integration. Buy with Prime was designed to give Prime members fast, free delivery and easy returns…

News August 31
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