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Amazon earnings were positive for Q2 2023 due to the company's focus on assortment expansion and delivery services.

Amazon Generates 11% Revenue Boost in Q2, Forecasts Strong Q3

Amazon’s financial results for Q2 2023, which ended June 30, reveal that its investments in product expansion, fulfillment capabilities and new ad offerings have helped it beat initial projections. Revenue…

News August 4
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L.L.Bean Expands to Dillard’s and Moosejaw, Plans 4 New Brick-and-Mortar Stores

L.L.Bean will open four new stores this fall, two in Massachusetts and two in Quebec, along with a French-language ecommerce site to support its Canadian stores. The outdoor goods retailer…

News August 4
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Kum & Go Launches New Personalized Mobile App and Rewards Program

Convenience retailer Kum & Go has debuted a new mobile app touting personalized features along with its new “&Rewards” loyalty program. The new app will display information relevant to each…

News August 4
Virsona has worked with Gensler on a new pop-up speakeasy concept that blends gaming, social interaction and brand immersion.

Virsona Teases Experiential Gaming Concept with NYC Pop-up

Virsona, a social video gaming and entertainment concept, has opened an experiential, semi-permanent pop-up “speakeasy” inside 787 Coffee on West 30th Street in New York City. Developed in partnership with…

News August 4

The Rise of Micro Markets in Airports

The travel and tourism industry went through a shock in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a decrease in passenger traffic and significant economic challenges for airports. However, with…

Executive Viewpoints August 4
Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse on Airbnb is just one example of how the Barbie brand has used out-of-the-box marketing tactics to connect with consumers through context.

It’s Barbie’s World, We’re Just Living in It

With our Editors 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. Have you…

Editor's Perspective August 4
The Victoria's Secret fashion returns Sept. 26 on Amazon Prime.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to Return as Streaming Event on Amazon Prime

After a four-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show will make its return on Sept. 26, 2023, on Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service. Victoria’s Secret pioneered the idea of a…

News August 3
Carvana launches same-day delivery beginning in Arizona.

Carvana Debuts Same-Day Vehicle Delivery

Online automotive retailer Carvana is launching same-day delivery for car orders. The service is launching first in Arizona, with the company planning to expand to other markets across the U.S.…

News August 3
The new Nike Studios concept brings technology and community together into a dynamic fitness experience.

Nike Unveils ‘Studio’ Store Model to Support Community-Driven Fitness

Nike has been lauded for its Nike Training Club app, which brings structured fitness programs and one-off workouts right to consumers’ personal devices. Now, the brand plans to bring its…

News August 3
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