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Both Amazon and Walmart are amping up their investment in electric vehicles.

Amazon, Walmart Rev Up EV Initiatives in Advance of Earth Day

The future is looking increasingly electric, with both Amazon and Walmart announcing major investments in their electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. As part of the White House’s new EV Acceleration Challenge,…

News April 7

Composable Commerce Gives Retailers Tech Stack Agility they Need

We’ve all noticed something exciting in retail stores lately: People. After the rollercoaster of the past three years, shoppers are back in brick-and-mortar stores. According to Mood Media’s 2023 survey…

Executive Viewpoints April 7

NRF Plans for Cybersecurity in 2023

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) are teaming up to improve retail cybersecurity. The two industry-leading organizations will be combining…

Executive Viewpoints April 7

Saks CMO on How Luxury Marketing is About Making it Both ‘Aspirational and Really Easy’

Many shoppers are cutting back their spending under the weight of more than a year of inflation, but there’s still good news for the luxury industry — 62% of its…

Features April 7

Rite Aid, Swarovski and Others Add BNPL Options as Adoption Grows

Rite Aid has partnered with Afterpay to offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) services for its customers at more than 2,000 locations. The pharmacy joins other recent Afterpay partners, including…

News April 6
Ikea is bringing is as-is used furniture section online in the U.S.

Ikea Makes As-is Furniture Available Online in the U.S.

Just in time for Earth Day, Ikea is broadening the reach of its As-is resale offering by bringing it online. Ikea Family members can now browse the selection of gently…

News April 6

Cowabunga! Authentic Brands Group to Purchase Board Sports Powerhouse

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has made a binding offer to purchase Boardriders’ iconic brands, including Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper and Honolua. The Boardriders portfolio generates $2.9…

News April 6

Lawsuit Claims Bed Bath & Beyond Failed to Properly Handle Layoffs During Store Closures

A former Bed Bath & Beyond manager is reportedly suing the company over allegations that the retailer didn’t treat workers fairly during the layoff process that accompanied the closure of…

News April 6

ICSC Creates Platform to Help Members Research Properties for Lease and Sale

ICSC has launched ICSC Marketplaces IQ, a centralized platform designed to help retailers search commercial and retail properties for lease or sale, perform market research and conduct analyses. The platform…

News April 6
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