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From Apple’s new Vision Pro to Emerge haptics, Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) continue to open entirely new avenues for value creation, unlocking novel ways for brands to stimulate consumers' senses with digital content.

Sensory Enabling Technologies are Radically Reshaping the Future of Digital Retail

From Apple’s new Vision Pro to Emerge haptics, Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) continue to open entirely new avenues for value creation, unlocking novel ways for brands to stimulate consumers' senses…

Executive Viewpoints June 7
Amazon's latest partnership will help sellers create 3D and AR content.

Amazon Teams up with Hexa to Help Sellers Create 3D, AR Content

Amazon has inked a deal to give its sellers access to the 3D visualization platform Hexa, which will help merchants easily create 3D and augmented reality content for their Amazon…

News June 7
Victoria's Secret is adding lingerie and apparel to its Amazon store.

Victoria’s Secret Adds Lingerie, Apparel to Amazon Storefront

In its latest move to appeal to the masses, Victoria’s Secret is expanding its assortment on Amazon Fashion to include lingerie and apparel. The brand’s Amazon store, which debuted in…

News June 7
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Serta Simmons Gets Approval to Exit Bankruptcy

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) will emerge from bankruptcy “in the near future,” according to a company press release. The retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy…

News June 7

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's Store No. 8 has launched a Web3 accelerator.

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
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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
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