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Exec Q&A: ‘Retailers Can’t Build a Billion-Dollar Media Business if they Don’t Want to Show Ads’
Conversations around retail media of late have tended to focus on the “external opportunity” — that is, chances for retailers to make advertising money beyond their own websites on social…
Features July 19
Wix Adds AI-Powered Tools Designed to Streamline Website Generation
Website SaaS platform Wix.com has unveiled plans for a new AI Site Generator along with a suite of AI-powered capabilities, many of which are already available to users. These offerings…
News July 19
Sustainability and Inflation: How Packaging Companies are Finding the Sweet Spot
According to a recent study, price, quality and convenience are still consumers’ top buying criteria for products. This comes despite earlier research finding a shift in consumer attitudes was the…
Executive Viewpoints July 19
Reports: David’s Bridal Sold in Deal That Keeps Nearly 200 Stores Open
David’s Bridal, which declared bankruptcy in April 2023, has been sold to CION Investment Corp. in a no-cash transaction, according to multiple media reports. The deal, which has been approved…
News July 18
True Religion Hires First-Ever Chief Marketer
True Religion has appointed Kristen D’Arcy as its new Chief Marketing Officer, reporting directly to CEO Michael Buckley. The Y2K-era brand is in the midst of a cultural resurgence and…
News July 18
Temu Sues Shein for Anticompetitive Practices with Manufacturers
The competition between discount shopping apps Temu and Shein is increasingly playing out in the courts. In its latest salvo, Temu has accused Shein of anticompetitive practices in a lawsuit…
News July 18
Academy Sports + Outdoors Expands Revionics Partnership to Optimize Customer-Centric Pricing
Academy Sports + Outdoors will extend its use of Revionics’ pricing intelligence software. As part of the new multiyear agreement — which builds upon a partnership that started in 2016…
News July 18
Customer Base, Digital Capabilities and Strategic Synergies are Driving Valuations in DTC Mergers and Acquisitions
The mergers and acquisitions market remains strong for direct-to-consumer firms that operate across a spectrum of channels, but investors are now going back to the fundamentals and targeting companies with…
Executive Viewpoints July 18
Stylitics Buys Fashion-Oriented Visual AI Solution Wide Eyes
Stylitics has purchased Barcelona-based Wide Eyes, a visual AI solution for fashion and retail, to enhance its digital merchandising platform with image recognition and AI tech designed to drive easier…
News July 17
