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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
The Home Depot has launched a new educational content hub for new homeowners who are looking for tools and resources to support their journey into home ownership.

Home Depot Launches New Content Hub to Empower Young Homeowners

Up to 70% of business-to-consumer marketers believe that content marketing has become more important to their business over the past year, and 77% have successfully used this content to build…

News August 23

Dick’s, Lowe’s, Target Execs Cite Theft’s Impact on Financial Results and Safety

While shrink is far from a new problem in retail, the impact of theft — particularly large-scale operations run by organized retail crime (ORC) rings — has been garnering the…

News August 23
La-Z-Boy has implemented a new omnichannel listening solution in order to better understand customer needs and expectations.

La-Z-Boy Deploys Omnichannel ‘Listening’ Solution to Boost Understanding of Shopping Behaviors

Furniture brand La-Z-Boy has implemented a new omnichannel listening solution as part of its ongoing strategy to evolve the brand and grow customer loyalty. The Experience Improvement (XI) Platform from…

News August 23
Outform is reimagining the store mannequin by combining 3D-like hologram tech, dynamic content and real-time data into one robust experience.

The Future of the Store Mannequin: Diverse, Digital and Data-Driven

Mannequins have played a starring role on the store floor for centuries. But while they still can add elements of creativity and context to visual displays, they are no longer…

Features August 23
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