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Rise Dispensaries is refreshing stores in 14 markets to align with its new brand identity.

Rise Dispensaries Revamps Store Design with Latest Rebrand

 Rise Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., has revitalized its brand identify and refreshed retail stores across 14 markets. The new branding, developed in partnership with…

News August 15

Rebranding: How to Create Unique, Timeless Branding

There’s an important distinction between the terms “branding” and “visual identity.” A brand covers the whole ethos, philosophy and purpose of the brand, including things like the brand story, the…

Executive Viewpoints August 15
Polywood website

How Streamlining Digital Checkout Boosted Polywood Conversions Nearly 50%

In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for…

Features August 15

Starbucks Expands Reusable Cup Format to 12 California Stores

Seeking to move closer to the goal of cutting its waste footprint in half by 2030, Starbucks has added 12 locations to its 100% reusable operating model. Stores in Napa…

News August 14
Babylist has opened its first retail store in Beverly Hills.

Babylist Delivers with First Baby Gear ‘Showroom’ in Beverly Hills

Digital platform Babylist will open its first-ever permanent flagship showroom in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Aug. 18, 2023. The 18,000-square-foot store aims to reimagine the baby registry and shopping experience…

News August 14
Radio Flyer is opening its first branded store in the Chicago area this fall to offer consumers unique services and experiences.

Radio Flyer will Land in Chicago with First Branded Storefront

Radio Flyer, the maker of the Original Little Red Wagon and other ride-on vehicles for children, will open its first retail store in Chicago this fall. Despite its 106-year history…

News August 14
Amazon is drastically cutting back its number of private label brands.

Amazon Makes Drastic Cuts to Private Label Business in Advance of Potential FTC Antitrust Probe

Amazon is dropping dozens of its private label brands as it works to shore up profits and prepares for the potential of an antitrust lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission…

News August 14
Kizik CMO Alex McArthur is putting the brand's product innovation at the center of marketing storytelling.

Kizik CMO on Growing a Challenger Brand: ‘It’s Us Against the World’

Direct-to-consumer brands previously dominated the headlines for the hockey-stick growth curves they achieved due to their emphasis on ecommerce innovation. But in the current climate, with growth completely stalled for…

Features August 14

Laying the Operational Foundation for Autonomous Stores

While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention. However, as more…

Executive Viewpoints August 14
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