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Activist Investor Pushes for Tax-Free 7-Eleven Spinoff

Activist investor ValueAct Capital sent an open letter to Seven & I Holdings asking the company to spin off 7-Eleven as its own company. ValueAct is pushing for a re-evaluation…

News April 3
Julia Fitzgerald, new Chief Marketing Officer of Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Names New Chief Marketer as Brand Evolves Beyond the Mall

Build-A-Bear Workshop has appointed Julia Fitzgerald as its new Chief Marketing Officer with the goal of further driving the company’s profitable growth through the “strategic evolution of the company and monetization of…

News April 3

Boxed to Wind Down Retail Business, Sell Software Division in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Boxed has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will wind down its retail operations while pursuing a sale of its software business. The ecommerce retailer will fund and protect…

News April 3
Walmart has revamped its website and app experience to focus on product discovery.

Walmart Rolls out New Discovery-Based Online Experience

Walmart has revamped its digital storefront to give customers “a sleek new look and experience that offers a more engaging way to browse and discover our incredible assortment,” said Tom…

News April 3

Oh, Baby! H&M Adds Certified Compostable Newborn Clothes Collection

H&M will debut a new collection of compostable baby clothes that have earned Gold status from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute on April 6, 2023, both in stores…

News April 3

Retailers Need to Close Active Directory Security Gaps

Retail operations are an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals. The growth of online shopping, self-checkout systems, point-of-sale transactions and other digital processes has created numerous opportunities for attackers. Employing tactics…

Executive Viewpoints April 3
MYOS Pet

Myos Pet Increases AOV 23% with ‘Conversational Commerce’ Service

More than 66% of U.S. households own a pet, according to the APPA National Pet Owners Survey. These 86.9 million or so homes spent $136.8 billion on pet food and…

Features April 3

Court Decision in Hermès NFT Case Offers Brands Protection from Trademark Infringement

Today’s world is undeniably digital and becoming ever more so. And today’s digital world is ubiquitous, from the popularization of Web3, the growth of the metaverse and, of course, the…

Executive Viewpoints April 3

Closing the Gap Between Digital & Physical Luxury Experiences

Featuring: Olivia Steele, Co-founder, CEO & President, Conversation Couture In the luxury space, in-person experiences are still king. Brand representatives are able to provide high-touch service that allows them to…

Podcasts April 3
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