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Etsy Promotes Long-Time Insider to CEO Role in Leadership Transition

Etsy has named its current President and Chief Growth Officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, to succeed Josh Silverman as CEO, effective Dec. 31, 2025. Goyal, who has worked for Etsy since…

News October 29

Santa’s Little Helper this Holiday Season: Live Shopping

The 2025 holiday season is shaping up to be driven by AI-driven discovery, economic caution and performance-obsessed marketing, and retailers are facing a simple choice: compete on price or convert…

Executive Viewpoints October 29
Long-time ad exec talks retail advertising on the retail remix podcast

Listen Now: Legendary Adman Ellis Verdi on the Art of Retail Advertising

This past summer, American Eagle made headlines around the world with its “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” ad spot. Whether you liked it or not, the campaign sparked discussion and,…

Features October 29
Conde Nast has named Ebay its Official Preloved Partner

Condé Nast Taps Ebay as Official Pre-Loved Partner in Bid to ‘Reshape Circular Fashion’

Ebay and publisher Condé Nast have entered a multi-year partnership aimed at accelerating the movement toward pre-loved and circular fashion. Ebay will now serve as the official Pre-Loved Partner of Condé…

News October 28

Carter’s to Close 150 Stores as Tariffs Cause Profitability Challenges

Carter’s will shutter approximately 150 underperforming North American stores at lease expiration over the next three years, an increase from the retailer’s previously disclosed target of 100 store closures. The…

News October 28
Grubhub partners with Instacart to expand its reach in grocery.

Grubhub, Instacart Team up to Expand Grocery Delivery Reach

Grubhub and Instacart are teaming up to bring a wider selection of groceries to Grubhub customers. Grubhub’s 20 million customers can now order from Instacart’s network of more than 1,000…

News October 28

How Walmart Business Gives Back Precious Minutes to Time-Starved SMB Owners

Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a shortage that no supply chain can restock: the time spent performing administrative and operational tasks that, while vital, do little to enhance the…

Features October 28

Shadow Buyers: How to Reach ‘Invisible’ Purchasers

Any good marketing strategy involves identifying the target buyer to tailor your efforts to the right audience. In fact, 89% of leaders believe that personalization in marketing is crucial to…

Executive Viewpoints October 28

Lululemon Seeks New Fans with Licensed Merch Lines for All 32 NFL Teams

Lululemon has been raising its profile in big-name sports, including a 2024 partnership with the NHL and its growing roster of sports-linked spokespeople, including PGA golfers Min Woo Lee and…

News October 27
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