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Apple has launched its new BNPL service Pay Later.

Apple Launches Long-Awaited BNPL Offering

Apple has begun the pre-release of its new Pay Later offering, which was first announced at the company’s developers’ conference in June 2022. Pay Later — which will let users…

News March 29

Macy’s Names Gennette’s Successor as CEO Plans 2024 Retirement

Jeff Gennette, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s since 2017, plans to retire in February 2024 after a total of four decades with the retailer. He will be replaced in the…

News March 29

Belk Expands Outlet Concept with New and Discounted Items

Belk will open five additional Belk Outlet locations as part of a new concept launched at the start of 2023. Each Belk Outlet stocks discounted items from larger Belk stores…

News March 29

How RFID is Powering Perry Ellis’ Customer Operations, from Inventory Planning to Checkout

As the industry has learned over the past three-plus years, the stakes in maintaining a strong supply chain are high. Retailers need to ensure shoppers always have access to the…

Features March 29

Policing Your Brand on Online Marketplaces: an Intellectual Property Guide for Retailers

Given the rapid growth of online retail over the past few years, brand owners have become increasingly vigilant about the distribution of their products, in many instances by third-party resellers,…

Executive Viewpoints March 29
Alibaba is splitting up into 6 separate business units.

Alibaba Restructures into 6 Distinct Businesses to Drive Agility and Shareholder Value

Alibaba Group is undergoing the most significant restructure in its 24-year history with plans to split the company into six groups, each of which will have its own leadership team…

News March 28
Dollar General will invest $100 million in increasing employees' hours.

Dollar General Ramps up Media Network to Reach Meta Platforms and Rural Customers

Dollar General is rapidly expanding its DG Media Network (DGMN) through partnerships with Meta and LiveRamp. The Meta partnership will enable DGMN’s brand partners to reach Dollar General’s more than…

News March 28
TikTok Branded Effects from Daft Punk and Microsoft 365.

As Legislators Mull its Fate, TikTok Doubles Down on Creator Partnerships

TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain following last week’s Congressional grilling of CEO Shou Chew. Nevertheless, the social media platform is going on the offensive to enhance its appeal…

News March 28

The Body Shop Adds Makeup to its Refill Arsenal in Battle Against Plastic Waste

The Body Shop has gone beyond hair care, shower gels and hand soaps to include makeup in its product refill program, which prevented more than half a million plastic bottles…

News March 28
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