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SikSilk Nets 25% Increase in Digital Purchases Following Site Search Revamp

UK-based urban streetwear brand SikSilk saw a 25% increase in ecommerce purchases from on-site search and a 36% drop in site exits from its search pages after implementing AI-powered site…

News April 12

Home Depot Promotes Insider to New Retail Media and Monetization Post

The Home Depot has named Melanie Babcock to the new position of VP, Retail Media+ and Monetization, responsible for providing improved supplier experiences while driving new sources of ad revenue,…

News April 12

Report: Amazon Institutes Fee for Certain Returns at UPS Stores

Amazon has reportedly instituted a new fee for certain returns at UPS stores as the ecommerce giant aims to reduce the impact of return costs, according to Seeking Alpha. The…

News April 12

Citing Losses from Chicago Stores, Walmart to Close 4 of 8 Locations

Walmart will close four Chicago stores on April 16, noting in an unsigned announcement that the “difficult decision” stems from a lack of profitability for the retailer in the city.…

News April 12
Man in a hat walking down the street and looking into the window of a store. Signs saying "SALE" are plastered across the windows.

Shoppers and Operators want Malls to Change, Creating Opportunities for Emerging Brands

As a result of changing consumer behaviors and spending patterns, many retailers are focused on right-sizing their store footprints, especially in shopping malls. In fact, results from Retail TouchPoints’ latest…

Features April 12

How to Make Sense of the Complex Modern Grocery Retail Landscape 

As consumers look to save money on takeaways and eating out, grocery retailers can be the quiet winners during an economic downturn. We saw this at the start of the…

Executive Viewpoints April 12

Indigo Books & Music

The recently completed Indigo Rideau Centre, a new flagship location for the Canada-based retailer of books, toys, home décor, stationery and gifts, reimagines the retailer’s presence in Ottawa as a…

News April 11
Ikea has launched an interior design service for consumers and businesses.

Ikea U.S. Launches Virtual Interior Design Service for Consumers and Businesses

Ikea U.S. is expanding its existing slate of design tools and services with the debut of an Interior Design Service, offering consumers and businesses the chance to connect virtually with…

News April 11
Walmart

Walmart Sues Capital One to End Branded Credit Card Partnership

Walmart has filed a lawsuit seeking to end its credit card contract with Capital One Financial, alleging that the payment company failed to live up to certain terms of the…

News April 11
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