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Has Amazon Marketplace Become a ‘Company Town’?

With our Editor’s Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. One of…

Editor's Perspective September 29

Gaining and Keeping Trust in the Age of AI: A Five-Point TRUST Framework for Deploying AI

Generative AI technology is progressing at breakneck speed and is predicted to change numerous aspects of our daily lives. With the wide availability of large language models (LLMs)-powered chatbots, it’s…

Executive Viewpoints September 29
Lululemon and Peloton have entered a “multi-dimensional” agreement that will help drive audience awareness and growth.

Lululemon Partners with Peloton on Fitness Content, Pulls the Plug on Mirror

Lululemon and Peloton have entered a “multi-dimensional” agreement through which Peloton will be the exclusive digital fitness content provider for Lululemon, which will become Peloton’s primary athletic apparel partner. As…

News September 28
Meta unveils new AI tools.

Meta Debuts Suite of New AI Tools Including Chatbots, Celeb Voices and Image Editing

Meta debuted a series of new AI-powered tools for its social platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, at its annual developers conference Meta Connect on Sept. 27. And while…

News September 28
Wawa has unveiled its first “next generation” store design and revealed more details on its store expansion plans in Ohio and Kentucky.

Wawa Unveils New Store Design, Brick-and-Mortar Expansion Plans

Convenience store chain Wawa has unveiled its first “next generation” store design, in Henrico, Va., to showcase the company’s focus on designing for efficiency, and has revealed more details on…

News September 28
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Sycamore Partners Acquires Chico’s for $1 Billion

VC firm Sycamore Partners will purchase Chico’s FAS for $1 billion in a deal that will take the apparel retailer private. Shareholders will receive $7.60 per share in cash, representing…

News September 28
Search behavior is changing, here's how brands can respond.

What Shifts in Online Search Behavior Really Mean for Brands

We’ve all heard the stat — more shopping searches now start on sites like Amazon or TikTok than on traditional search engines. While the truth is a bit more nuanced,…

Features September 28

Give the Gift of a Hyper-Personalized Shopping Experience this Holiday Season

The continued advancement of retail technology and ecommerce have set new standards for a quality online shopping experience. Todays’ customers expect seamless omnichannel shopping experiences that are highly personalized. In…

Executive Viewpoints September 28
New Balance has opened a new concept store in London design to put people, not products, at the center of the customer experience.

New Balance

New Balance’s new London store is the latest to embrace the brand’s overarching concept: “built to put people, not products, at the center of the consumer experience.” Located in the…

News September 27
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