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CPG Brands: Leverage Shipper Intelligence Technology Amid Supply Chain Challenges

For consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands wanting to lead their category at major retailers, it’s critical to be strategic and adaptable with a logistics strategy. While many brands try to shave…

Executive Viewpoints May 10

Walmart Names Two-Decade Veteran to Top Merchandising Role

Walmart has named Latriece Watkins as its new U.S. Chief Merchandising Officer. She replaces Charles Redfield, who reportedly vacated the role on May 1, though he will remain with the…

News May 9
Amazon Anywhere allows game and app developers to incorporate Amazon shopping directly into their app.

Amazon Anywhere Offers In-Game Shopping for Real-World Products

Amazon has debuted a new immersive shopping functionality called Amazon Anywhere that allows customers to discover and buy physical products from Amazon within virtual environments such as video games, augmented…

News May 9
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Foot Locker Names Nike Exec to Lead Latino-Focused WSS Banner

Foot Locker has named Blanca Gonzalez as SVP and General Manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15, 2023. Gonzalez was most recently VP of North America Product Merchandising for…

News May 9
Bergdorf Goodman has launched Conscious Closet to help clients get more from their luxury goods.

Bergdorf Goodman Boosts Circularity Efforts with New ‘Conscious Closet’ Service

Bergdorf Goodman has launched its Conscious Closet program, designed to extend the useful life of customers’ luxury goods through a range of personal styling, alteration, repair and resale services. The…

News May 9
8fig Founders Yaron Shapira (CEO), Roei Yellin (CRO) and Assaf Dagan (CTO).

8fig Raises $140M to Support Online Sellers with Funding, Financial Management Tools

8fig, a funding and management platform for ecommerce businesses, has closed a $140 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to date to $196.5 million. The round was…

News May 9
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SHEIN’s Head of Strategy on Setting (and Achieving) Firmer ESG Goals

Since its inception in 2008, SHEIN has become one of the retail industry’s most remarkable growth stories, but it also has been routinely accused of committing some of the retail…

Features May 9

Four Ways Retailers can Leverage Generative AI to Transform their Business Today

Recent AI advancements have the power to reshape the way the industry operates. Retailers embracing Generative AI can stay ahead of the curve and compete in this ever-changing competitive landscape…

Executive Viewpoints May 9
Destination Maternity at Walmart

Destination Maternity Rolls Out New Collection Exclusively at Walmart

Destination Maternity has released its 2023 spring/summer collection exclusively at select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. The brand is likely seeking to gain market share after the demise of BuyBuy…

News May 8
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