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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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Serta Simmons Names New CEO and Marketing Chief

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) has named Charlie Eitel as its new CEO and Tim Oakhill as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Both Eitel and Oakhill held the same positions at…

News July 25
Home Depot Mission Transition

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
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