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The Untruths of Sustainable Packaging

An understanding of what we use and leave behind in the world — and how that affects our environment — has been building over many decades. But in more recent…

Executive Viewpoints July 7
As emerging brands navigate an increasingly competitive digital landscape, many are turning to marketplaces (specifically Amazon) to acquire new customers.

Is Selling on Amazon the Cure for High Customer Acquisition Costs?

As more direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands face heightened competition and rising cost-per-acquisition rates online, many have disinvested in their branded ecommerce experiences and doubled down on unique brand opportunities found on…

Features July 7
Lululemon running gear

Lululemon Expands Online European Distribution with Zalando

Lululemon has made its products available to European consumers on the Zalando online fashion and lifestyle platform. Yoga, running and training apparel and accessories will be sold in 12 countries…

News July 6
Rapper Snoop Dogg's new petwear brand hits retail.

Snoop Dogg’s Petwear Brand Rolls into Petco, PetSmart and Kohl’s

Legendary rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg is letting his new petwear brand, Snoop Doggie Doggs, off the leash and into retail. The DTC brand, which launched in fall 2022, is…

News July 6
The new iSwii by Angry Birds cafe in Flushing, Queens.

New Angry Birds Retail Café to Nest in Queens, NYC

The world’s first Angry Birds-themed retail café will open July 8, 2023, in Flushing, Queens. The iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Café will serve as an interactive café and retail…

News July 6

Christmas Tree Shops Could Liquidate if No Buyer Materializes

Christmas Tree Shops is planning to liquidate and close all of its stores if it can’t find a buyer, according to court documents. The company has retained SSG Capital Advisors…

News July 6
NBCUniversal's Evan Moore talks about the reality of shoppable TV.

Has the Age of Shoppable TV Finally Arrived? NBCU is Banking on it.

Editor’s Note: As 2023 comes to an end, we are highlighting some of our most-read content of the year. We look forward to continuing to deliver original, thought-provoking stories like…

Features July 6

The New Retail Frontier: Where Sustainability Meets Customer Loyalty

Sustainability is an enormous social issue and it’s here to stay. That is why it’s no surprise that when surveyed, 71% of retail leaders indicated that they were prioritizing sustainability…

Executive Viewpoints July 6

Gepard PIM Helps Retailers Manage Mirakl-Powered Marketplaces

Gepard PIM has received official status as a verified Feed Management Partner integrated with Mirakl with a connector to its API. The authorization of Gepard at the “seller” level means…

News July 6
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