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The Human Cost of Goods: Where Does Stuff Come from and Why Should We Care?
With online shopping becoming the new norm, the latest products and innovations are more accessible than ever before. Consumers can buy designer clothing, limited edition sneakers and the trendiest new…
Executive Viewpoints March 22
Brands Pop into the Surreal as 3D Billboards Surge
Editor’s note: As retail interfaces and systems continue to evolve, the way we design retail experiences to user needs and behaviors is also transforming. In the new series “Stimulating Retail,”…
Executive Viewpoints March 22
NorthLadder Aims to Reduce E-Waste by Improving Electronics Resale Journey
NorthLadder, a Middle Eastern marketplace for pre-owned electronics, has partnered with insights-led customer engagement platform MoEngage to create remarketing strategies and gamify the customer experience. The retailer is aiming to…
News March 21
Rue21 Taps GNC Exec as its New CEO
Rue21 has named Josh Burris CEO and member of its board. Burris replaces Bill Brand, who announced his intention to step down this month. Burris joins the retailer from GNC,…
News March 21
7-Eleven Powers up Proprietary Electric Vehicle Charging Network
7-Eleven has launched 7Charge, a proprietary EV (electric vehicle) charging network and app, at select U.S. store locations in Florida, Texas, Colorado and California. The retailer plans to expand the…
News March 21
Foot Locker Moves Away from Malls with Plans to Close 400 Underperforming Stores
As it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2024, Foot Locker has outlined a new transformation strategy “designed to set us up for success for the next 50 years,” said the…
News March 21
Amazon Plans to Cut Another 9,000 Jobs to Prepare for ‘Uncertainty’
Amazon is planning to eliminate 9,000 jobs over the coming weeks, mostly in its AWS, People Experience and Technology (PXT), Advertising and Twitch businesses. The downsizing is on top of…
News March 21
The Face-Off Between Amazon and ‘Alternative Marketplaces’ is Shaping the Next Era of Ecommerce
Editor’s Note: As 2023 comes to an end, we are highlighting some of our most-read content of the year. We look forward to continuing to deliver original, thought-provoking stories like…
Features March 21
What ChatGPT can Teach Ecommerce Companies About the Future of Product Discovery
You’ve probably played with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT already and felt like you were touching magic. It feels like AI on a level we’ve never seen before, and its…
Executive Viewpoints March 21
