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Old Navy is offering a one-year moneyback guarantee on its school uniforms.

Old Navy Offers ‘Kid-Proof’ Guarantee on School Uniform Styles

Old Navy is offering a one-year, money-back guarantee for uniform styles purchased during back-to-school season. The retailer will provide a full refund within one year of purchases on uniform products…

News July 27

How to Convert Customers with Empathetic Marketing

In explaining the human mind, neuroscientist Antonio Damasio shared, “We are not thinking machines that feel; rather, we are feeling machines that think.” Not only are we feeling, but Damasio’s…

Executive Viewpoints July 27
Gap store

Gap Picks Mattel Exec as New CEO

Gap Inc. has named Richard Dickson as its new President and CEO, effective Aug. 22, 2023. Dickson will replace Board Chair Bob Martin, who has been serving as Interim CEO…

News July 26
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Teamsters, UPS Contract Agreement Averts Strike

UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union have reached a labor agreement affecting approximately 340,000 workers nationwide, averting a strike that could have severely affected deliveries both to companies…

News July 26
Century 21 main entrance

Inside Century 21’s Dramatic (Re)-Entrance into NYC Retail

The return of storied off-price retailer Century 21 to its original space in NYC’s financial district this past May marked yet another dramatic turn in a decades-long saga of tragedy,…

Features July 26

4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

The retail landscape of yesterday is no more. Global supply chain challenges, inflation and a shift to online consumerism have upended the traditional retailer and customer relationship. Retailers can no…

Executive Viewpoints July 26

Putting the Feeling Back into Experiences 

The location-based experience marketplace is projected to grow to $12 billion by the end of 2023, clearly demonstrating an ever-increasing appetite for experiences. However, with so many on offer, how…

Executive Viewpoints July 26
The White House has gotten some of the biggest names in AI to agree to responsible practices.

White House Gets ‘Responsible AI’ Commitments from Amazon, Google, Meta and More

Some of the biggest names in AI — including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI — have voluntarily agreed to a set of commitments developed by the White House to…

News July 25
Abercrombie & Fitch new 5th Avenue flagship.

Abercrombie & Fitch’s New 5th Avenue Flagship is ‘A Celebration of the Evolution’ of the Brand

Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its new flagship store on Manhattan’s 5th Avenue. Located between 52nd and 53rd Streets, the store features the brand’s women’s and men’s collections as well…

News July 25
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