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When it comes to connecting to young consumers online, UGC and gaming are crucial new battlegrounds.

Deloitte: UGC and Gaming Offer Brands New Opportunities to Build Connections

Could we soon have a follow-up to the Buggles’ 1981 song Video Killed the Radio Star? If the findings of Deloitte’s 17th annual Digital Media Trends report are any indication,…

Features May 12

How to Effectively Use Branding in Your Explainer Videos

Nowadays, video content has become the ultimate tool for any company wanting to stay relevant and keep potential customers interested in what they say. This is especially true for animated…

Executive Viewpoints May 12

The Power of AI to Support Field Service Employees and Maintain Exceptional Customer Experiences

We’re three years removed from the pandemic’s Great Resignation, and talent shortages remain across all industries, including construction, trades and other sectors requiring maintenance and repair technicians. Nearly 25% of…

Executive Viewpoints May 12

Allbirds Cuts Workforce in Bid to Reduce Expenses

Allbirds announced plans to further streamline operations by reducing the size of its workforce. The brand didn’t specify the number of workers being affected, but it made a filing with…

News May 11

Dollar General Expands DG Fresh Footprint as it Bolsters Supply Chain

Dollar General is beefing up its supply chain with of its first ground-up, dual facility in Blair, Neb. and two permanent regional distribution hubs in Newnan, Ga. and Fort Worth,…

News May 11

Best Buy Expands Loyalty Initiatives with My Best Buy Memberships

Best Buy is the latest retailer attempting to capitalize on the 61% of consumers who have up to four subscriptions. My Best Buy Memberships, which will launch nationwide on June…

News May 11
Google is doubling down on its generative AI initiatives.

Google Aims to ‘Supercharge’ Shopping with Generative AI-Enhanced Search

As the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI prepares to testify before the U.S. Senate next week about potential regulation surrounding generative AI, Google leaned into the tech at its annual…

Features May 11
A ThredUp employee scans an item in a processing center.

3 Different Paths to Resale Profitability

Resale is one of the hottest sectors of retail right now, but despite rampant consumer demand and brand uptake, resale platform operators are struggling to make ends meet. This dilemma…

Features May 11

Rokt Adds New Revenue Opportunities With Payment-Related Offers at Checkout

Machine learning-powered ecommerce payments provider Rokt has launched Rokt Payments Marketplace. The tool is designed to enable ecommerce businesses to unlock a new revenue stream on their payment page by…

News May 11
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