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VF Corporation Hires Logitech Veteran as New CEO
VF Corporation, parent company of brands including The North Face, Vans and Timberland, has named Bracken Darrell as President and CEO, effective July 17. Interim President and CEO Benno Dorer,…
News June 20Alibaba CEO and Chairman to Focus on Ecommerce Giant’s Cloud Unit
Daniel Zhang, currently Chairman and CEO of the entire Alibaba Group, will narrow his focus to the Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group, which the company plans to spin off as its…
News June 20REI Opens Dedicated Resale Store in Oregon
REI Co-op will open a Re/Supply store dedicated to resale gear and apparel in Clackamas, Ore. in late August 2023. The 16,113-square-foot store will open a few doors down from…
News June 20#RICE23 VC Investors Reveal What Makes a Retail Startup Pitch-Perfect
While venture capital (VC) funding is not for every company in the retail industry, it is a vital lifeline for startups — one that can make the difference between success…
Features June 20Chatbot-Powered Shopping: The Next Frontier of Generative AI
The world’s largest search companies — so far, Microsoft, Google and Baidu — are the pioneers of generative AI. However, one internet giant that has not yet entered the conversation…
Executive Viewpoints June 20Winning Back the Impulse Spending Mojo
Our recent study conducted with IHL, How Retailers Win Loyalty in an Omnichannel World, looks into the need for all retailers to take a firm hand in optimizing their inventory.…
Executive Viewpoints June 19Why Shipping is the Key to Unlocking Exceptional Customer Experience
Over the last few years, the growth of ecommerce has seen an unprecedented surge. Between 2019 and 2022, the total number of digital shoppers worldwide grew by roughly one billion,…
Executive Viewpoints June 19How Tech Can Enhance In-Store Merchandising, Personalization and Service
Featuring: Beth Warren, SVP Marketing, Creative Realities Shoppers are looking for more immersive in-store experiences – from personalized attention to customization and convenient access to products. But crafting the perfect…
Podcasts June 19Shein Takes Aim at Temu with Category Expansion, Brand Partnerships
In Shein’s ongoing efforts to stave off the threat of rival discount shopping app Temu (which overtook Shein as the No. 1 shopping app in America in April 2023), the company is expanding its…
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