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The End of D2C as we Know it: Enter Direct-to-Retail

Every few decades, retail brands discover a new way to connect with consumers. The early 2000s saw the beginning of an online media push that brought standardized content from one…

Executive Viewpoints August 25

Dollar Tree Pays $1.35 Million OSHA Fine to Settle Safety Complaints

Dollar Tree will pay a $1.35 million fine to settle safety violations that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has “repeatedly cited at multiple stores,” according to the U.S.…

News August 24
Walmart has launched Supercampus, a new Roblox experience to get young consumers excited for the back-to-school season.

Walmart Heads Back to School by way of the Metaverse

Walmart has launched a new Roblox experience to get young consumers excited for the back-to-school season. Supercampus is a back-to-school adventure where users can participate in a series of challenges…

News August 24
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New Fast Fashion Powerhouse: Shein Teams Up with Forever 21

Shein and Forever 21 are joining forces in a deal that will allow Forever 21 to sell its youth-focused apparel to Shein’s 150 million online users. The deal may eventually…

News August 24
Reports reveal that Alphabet Inc. plans to open a Google Store in a new mixed-use development on Newbury St. in Boston.

Will Google’s Next Physical Store Have a Boston Address?

Alphabet Inc. plans to open a new Google Store in Boston, making it the second U.S. city to house a retail space for the technology giant, according to new reporting…

News August 24

CommentSold Moves into DTC Sales with Popshoplive Acquisition

CommentSold, a provider of live selling technology, has acquired the assets of mobile livestreaming marketplace Popshoplive. The newly named platform — Popshoplive, powered by CS — will allow creators to…

News August 24
Educational Insights has seen huge success with its TikTok Shop.

Behind the Scenes of TikTok Shop with a Pioneering U.S. Seller

Toy company Educational Insights launched in 1962, long before the internet existed. Now the company has become the first toy brand to test out the hottest new arena in digital…

Features August 24

Bidnamic Discovery Pages Help Reduce PDP Bounce Rates

By reducing bounce rates from online merchants’ product detail pages (PDPs) that are reached via paid SERPs (search engine results pages) on Google, retailers can extend visitors’ journeys throughout their…

News August 24

Preparing for a Very Generative AI Holiday Shopping Season

As retailers gear up for the 2023 holiday shopping season, predicted to be another big year, expect generative AI to influence consumer shopping and buying decisions. In fact, seven out…

Executive Viewpoints August 24
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