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Inside The Artist Tree’s Unique Take on Cannabis Retail

The Artist Tree chain of licensed cannabis stores in California is shaking up the dark, often intimidating dispensary experience with a retail concept that highlights the natural synergy between cannabis…

Features November 17
Meta is adding new ecommerce functionality to WhatsApp.

Meta’s WhatsApp Takes Another Step Toward ‘Super App’ Status with Commerce Enhancements

Meta unveiled a number of updates that will make easier for users to find, message and buy from businesses on its messaging platform WhatsApp at the first-ever WhatsApp Business Summit,…

News November 17

CNBC: Unionized Starbucks Workers Strike at More Than 100 Stores on Red Cup Day

Workers at 113 unionized Starbucks locations reportedly planned to strike on Nov. 17, Red Cup Day, for at least part of operating hours, according to CNBC and other media outlets.…

News November 17
Estée Lauder to Acquire TOM FORD in $2.8B Deal

Estée Lauder to Acquire TOM FORD in $2.8B Deal

Following weeks of public speculation regarding the acquisition, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) will acquire TOM FORD in a deal valued at $2.8 billion. The transaction is expected to close…

News November 17

Breakthrough Helps Retailers Optimize Their Shipping Strategies

Breakthrough’s FELIX platform is designed to help retailers access the data, insights and clarity they need to find and create efficiencies within their networks, inform strategic decision-making and reimagine the…

News November 17

Lily AI and Pimberly Partner to Help Retailers Manage Data and Digital Assets

Lily AI and Pimberly have partnered with the goal of providing global brands with the ability to streamline product data and digital asset management. Pimberly is a cloud-based PIM (Product…

News November 17

How to Ensure a Delightful CX this Cyber 5 Through Synthetic and Real User Monitoring

This year, the holidays are shaping up to be incredibly competitive, as ecommerce sales are predicted to climb up to 14%, compared to last year’s 8.4%. Therefore, it’s imperative for…

Executive Viewpoints November 17

Holiday Shopping 2022: How AI-Powered Guided Selling Creates Bespoke Customer Experiences

With the holiday season on the horizon, brands are looking to gain an advantage over industry competition. Considering many customers will be buying some, if not all, of their holiday…

Executive Viewpoints November 17

Meta, Amex and TikTok Offer Holiday Help to Small Businesses

It’s easy for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to get lost in the holiday hullabaloo, but several major players in finance and social networks are offering ways for these retailers…

News November 16
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