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Target expands Starbucks pick up

Target Begins Chainwide Expansion of Starbucks Drive-Up Option

Target has begun brewing up a chainwide rollout of one of its most requested services — allowing its Drive Up customers to add Starbucks items to BOPIS orders that are…

News August 9
The new Square Go app from Square helps consumers book appointments.

Square Debuts Appointment Booking App to Help Service Providers Connect with Customers

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. Called Square Go, the…

News August 9
Majid Al Futtaim's Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

The Crucial Piece of the ‘Mixed Used’ Mall that No One’s Talking About: Logistics and Fulfillment

It’s no secret that the mall isn’t the draw it once was. Kids these days are just as happy to meet up on Roblox and Fortnite as they are going…

Features August 9

Downtown Retail Revitalization: an Overview

Downtown retail is facing a significant decline, grappling with the lasting effects of the pandemic, the unstoppable rise of ecommerce and the mounting pressure of surging interest rates. However, amidst…

Executive Viewpoints August 9
Temu website

The Dragon’s Discount: How Chinese Shopping Apps Are Breathing Fire on Amazon’s Market Share

Need to save some money from too much shopping on Amazon? Check out Temu! Temu, the latest shopping app to shoot up in the ranks, is a child of the…

Executive Viewpoints August 9
Innovation is happening in the world of retail loyalty programs. Learn how brands are embracing sustainability, web3 and community to bolster their efforts.

3 Ways Brands are Reimagining Loyalty Programs

Sure, points and coupons are great, but today’s consumers are expecting far more from branded loyalty programs. While dollar savings may be top-of-mind for many shoppers today, “value” can have…

Features August 8
Amazon is hosting a 2nd Prime Day shopping event this October to kickstart the 2023 holiday shopping season.

Amazon Formally Unveils Second Prime Day Shopping Event of 2023

Amazon is preparing for round two of Prime Day after seeing its biggest-ever day of sales during the summer installment. The company plans to host the Prime Big Deal Days…

News August 8
La-Z-Boy wants to introduce itself to new consumers with a broad-reaching new marketing campaign promoting being lazy.

La-Z-Boy Sets Out to Reach New Customers with ‘Long Live the Lazy’ Marketing Push

La-Z-Boy has launched an integrated marketing platform that features the first glimpse of the company’s modernized brand identity. The “Long Live the Lazy” platform focuses on the transformational power of…

News August 8
Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts Offers College Students Chance to Win a ‘Fuel Ride’

Advance Auto Parts will provide free gasoline for four years to 10 winners of its “Fuel Ride to College” sweepstakes, with 20 additional winners of the sweepstakes receiving a $100…

News August 8
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