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More Retailers Step Up as SNAP Cutoff Deadline Looms
[Update as of Oct. 31, 2025] More retailers and service providers are stepping up with programs to help the estimated 40 million Americans facing a Nov. 1 cutoff of SNAP…
News October 31
The EU’s ESPR, Working Plan Update, and Ensuring the U.S. Retail Industry is Ready
Sustainability is becoming a global pressure across industries — an issue we must tackle head-on if we’re to protect the future of this planet. To put the scale of this…
Executive Viewpoints October 31
Independent Retailers Switching to Duty-Free, Buying Closer to Need this Holiday Season
While independent retailers are no stranger to complexity (hello COVID), this year has added a whole new raft of challenges. As a result of this latest round of trade and…
News October 30
Snipes Goes to School: Sneaker Brand Hosts Activations at HBCUs
The global sneaker and streetwear brand Snipes US hosted on-campus activations at three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this fall, promoting student empowerment at Morehouse College, Spelman College and…
News October 30
Pet Supplies Plus Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery
Pet Supplies Plus has partnered with Instacart for deliveries in as fast as one hour from its 700+ stores across the country. The agreement also covers the 20+ Wag N’…
News October 30
Yodel-ay-ee-oh! Target to Transform All Stores to Alpine Villages for Holiday 2025
Target is betting big on in-store experiences this holiday season, including turning its nearly 2,000 stores into Alpine Villages filled with festive décor and surprises. For the first time, the…
News October 30
Marketing that Matches the Pace of Commerce
Seasonal shopping has lost its rhythm. What used to be distinct calendar moments have collapsed into one long promotional stretch. Halloween now kicks off in July, with Spirit Halloween pop-ups…
Executive Viewpoints October 30
Next Up in the Trump Tariffs Saga — the Supreme Court. Here’s What Could Happen and How to Prepare
Since President Trump first announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1, followed by his sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” imposed on the rest of the world in April, retailers and…
Features October 30
JCPenney Holiday Campaign Stresses ‘Thoughtful’ Frugality
Recognizing that many consumers are tightening their belts while still wanting to show their generosity this holiday season, JCPenney is centering its holiday campaign around the tagline: “It’s What They…
News October 29
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