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Now that the hype has died down, many are questioning the long-term value of Threads, especially for brands and retailers.

Unraveling Threads: The Hot New Social Network or a Flash in the Pan?

Since its launch on July 5, Threads has taken the media world by storm. To say the reviews have been mixed would be an understatement: some have called it a…

Features July 21
Macy's has unveiled its new private label On 34th.

Macy’s Kicks off Private Label Transformation Strategy with First New Brand

Macy’s has unveiled the first of four new private label brands it plans to roll out through 2025 as the department store reimagines its private label offerings. The new brand,…

News July 21
Pacsun is launching a new store dedicated to its activewear line PAC1980.

Pacsun Debuts Activewear-Focused Store PAC1980 at Mall of America

Youth lifestyle brand Pacsun has opened a new retail format dedicated to and named after its new activewear collection, PAC1980. The collection launched earlier this year and was an immediate…

News July 21
Walmart+ bag

Walmart+ Cuts Membership Fee 50% for Customers on Government Assistance

Walmart has introduced Walmart+ Assist for customers receiving government assistance, providing memberships for half the regular fee: $6.47 per month or $49 per year. The program is available to both…

News July 21

How Retailers Can Turn Inflation into Opportunity

In an environment where inflation still remains stubbornly high, consumers continue to be more price-sensitive than ever. Massive supply chain disruptions and higher materials costs in the early days of…

Executive Viewpoints July 21

Interactive Video Advertising Draws in New Lottery Players

When lottery winners win major jackpots, we often wonder — where did they buy their ticket? How did they win? We’ve all sat and watched the local news in awe…

Executive Viewpoints July 21
A woman sitting in a living room, feet up with a cup of coffee, interacting with an ecommerce site experience on her smartphone.

3 Technologies That Are Transforming the Ecommerce Experience

Flat. Boring. Uninspiring. These are words often used to describe ecommerce sites, despite the rapid evolution of digital technology.   “There’s nothing special about ecommerce,” said Matt Maher, Founder of M7…

Features July 21
Petco and Lowe's are expanding their store-in-store partnership to 300 locations.

Lowe’s to Expand Petco Store-in-Stores to 300 Locations, Focused on Rural Locales

Lowe’s and Petco are expanding their store-in-store pilot program, which launched in February 2022, from 15 locations to nearly 300 by year-end. The expansion will focus on rural communities and…

News July 20
Amazon One at Whole Foods

Amazon Plans Chainwide Rollout of Palm-Based Payments at Whole Foods

Amazon will expand its Amazon One palm payment technology to all 500+ Whole Foods Market stores by the end of 2023. The identification, payment, loyalty membership and entry solutions are…

News July 20
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