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Newmine Helps Retailers Understand and Correct the ‘Why’ of Returns

Newmine aims to help retailers analyze sales and returns through its Chief Returns Officer platform in order to become better informed about customer actions. The AI- and natural language processing-powered…

News February 23

75% of Shoppers See Positive Potential for AI, so Retailers Must be Ready for an AI-Driven Future

This is the first article in our series on AI in Retail. Read the second article, detailing AI’s impact on store design, here. The AI revolution is here, and customers…

Features February 23

How Livestream Shopping Channels the Power of Influencer Marketing

Brands have long recognized the power of celebrities to influence the buying decisions of consumers. But the advent of reality TV, followed by the creation and growth of social media…

Executive Viewpoints February 23
Dick's Sporting Goods acquires Moosejaw from Walmart.

Dick’s Expands Reach into Outdoor Category with Acquisition of Moosejaw from Walmart

Dick’s Sporting Goods has agreed to acquire outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart for an undisclosed amount. The deal is expected to close in March 2023. The acquisition expands Dick’s outdoor portfolio —…

News February 22

CNBC: To Fight Inflation, Walmart CEO Seeks to Keep Private Label Prices Low

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon wants the retailer to do its part in fighting inflation by keeping prices on its private label products down, according to CNBC. McMillon told Jim Cramer,…

News February 22
Cartier is celebrating its Tank Watch with a Snap AR lens.

Cartier Takes Consumers Back 100+ Years to Celebrate the History of the Tank Watch

To honor the debut of the fourth iteration of its Tank Watch, Cartier teamed up with Snap to create a special AR lens designed to offer an immersive look at…

News February 22

Target Invests $100 Million in Sortation Centers to Enhance Store-As-Hub Strategy

Target will expand its next-day delivery capabilities by investing $100 million in its sortation center network to open six additional facilities by 2026. The retailer is aiming to operate more…

News February 22
An image of work representing the partnership between MG2 and the Washington Square mall, one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest.

What Does the Future Hold for the Shopping Mall? Design Visionaries Share Their Predictions

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 February 22

Get Ready for the Headless Ecommerce Low-Code Revolution

Headless ecommerce and low-code application development are two increasingly advantageous technology frameworks — and they’re on a collision course for retailers. Headless ecommerce architecture — enabling retail brands to decouple…

Executive Viewpoints February 22
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