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Home Depot Launches Online Courses for Veterans Seeking Civilian Jobs

The Home Depot has introduced an online guided version of MISSION TRANSITION, three free, self-paced online courses designed to provide military veterans with the tools to transition into the civilian…

News July 25
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Walgreens Exec: Operational Excellence Makes 1-Hour Delivery Promise a Reality

Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they can be. Yet Walgreens has so much confidence in its ability to…

Features July 25

Your Stuff is Killing the Planet — but Data is Changing That

Take a look around you. Notice the clothes you’re wearing, the furniture you’re sitting on and the device you’re using right now. Think about the coffee you had this morning…

Executive Viewpoints July 25
TikTok is introducing BNPL in Malaysia.

TikTok Furthers Commerce Ambitions with BNPL Partnership in Malaysia

Story updated 7/27/23 TikTok has teamed up with buy now, pay later service Atome to offer installment payments on its ecommerce marketplace in Malaysia, CNBC reports. The new partnership will…

News July 24
Brooks Running is furthering its sustainability efforts through new partnerships with Trove and TrusTrace.

Brooks Running Speeds Up Sustainability Efforts with New Resale, Supply Chain Traceability Initiatives

Performance running footwear and apparel company Brooks Running has launched two new initiatives to enhance its sustainability efforts — a recommerce program powered by Trove and a partnership with TrusTrace…

News July 24
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Gap Picks New Leader for Athleta

Gap Inc. has named Chris Blakeslee as the new President and CEO of Athleta as of Aug. 7, 2023. Blakeslee will be tasked with driving strategic growth for the nearly…

News July 24
New findings on social commerce behaviors from Havas and Snap.

Havas Study Highlights 5 Key Social Commerce Preferences of Gen Z and Millennials

It’s no secret that social commerce — that is, retail interactions that begin (and sometimes also end) on social media platforms — is big business. With 4.74 billion social media…

Features July 24

To Email or Not to Email: The Pros and Cons of Retail Marketing Approaches

What works for you, likely doesn’t work for the next person. Some people check their email accounts hourly while others always have thousands of unread emails in their inbox. Some…

Executive Viewpoints July 24
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Brand vs. Demand: Navigating the Duality of Marketing Content in Modern Retail

Featuring: Ilene Richardson, Founder & CEO, Imaginary Content Marketers understand the importance of both brand and performance marketing. Brand marketing aims to create a strong brand identity over time, while…

Podcasts July 24
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank