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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores
As the oldest members of Gen Z move into their mid-20s and the youngest enter their teen years, personal finance concerns are high on their list of worries. That sense…
Features June 7
Ecommerce Companies Should Care that the FTC is Targeting False AI Claims
In the wake of OpenAI’s explosion in popularity, every other ecommerce and marketing technology company appears to be hitting the market claiming to have an artificial intelligence solution. But the…
Executive Viewpoints June 7
Walmart, Ebay Launch New Accelerator Programs Focused on Ecommerce, Web3
Walmart’s incubation arm, Store Nº8, and Ebay have both launched new accelerator programs aimed at supporting startups developing technologies designed to help shape the future of digital commerce. Store Nº8…
News June 6
Authentic Brands Buys IP of Iconic Boot Brand, Plans Global Expansion
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has purchased the intellectual property of Hunter, the 160-year-old British heritage brand, famous for its iconic Original Wellington boot, that has evolved into an outdoor lifestyle…
News June 6
UPDATED: Multiple Potential Purchasers Express Interest in BuyBuy Baby, Reports Say
Bed Bath & Beyond has reportedly received interest in BuyBuy Baby from at least two bidders, according to CNBC. DTC baby registry website Babylist is looking at the retailer’s trademark…
News June 6
With Consumers Awash in Subscriptions, Brands Set Sights on Paid Membership
The subscription economy has been the subject of dire headlines recently, with terms like “subscription fatigue,” “the great unsubscribe” and even “subscription apocalypse” being bandied about. Some stats support the…
Features June 6
4 Back-of-the-Office Opportunities to Lift Recommerce’s Profitability
As they say in fashion, everything old becomes new again. Vintage clothes are hot commodities, and legacy brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga and Levi’s and startups like ThredUp, The RealReal…
Executive Viewpoints June 6
Aldi Partners with Instacart to Create Virtual C-Store Featuring Popular SKUs
Powered by Instacart, Aldi will offer nearly 2,000 of its most-shopped items for delivery in as fast as 30 minutes. The Aldi Express service is now available from more than…
News June 5
Lululemon Plans 30+ New International Stores with Majority in Fast-Growing China Market
Lululemon is looking to continue strong global growth after a 60% international sales increase boosted the retailer’s revenue growth to 24% in Q1 2023, which ended April 30, bringing total…
News June 5
