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Banana Republic Returns to UK and Ireland via Next plc Partnership

Banana Republic Returns to UK and Ireland via Next plc Partnership 

Gap Inc. has expanded its partnership with Next plc as part of its return of the Banana Republic brand to the UK and Ireland. The partnership includes Next’s management of…

News November 23
TalkShopLive debuts live commerce window shopping in NYC.

TalkShopLive to Translate Window Shopping into Streetside Purchasing in NYC

Window shopping is a time-honored New York tradition, especially around the holidays when retailers pull out all the stops. And while window shoppers typically have to enter the store to…

News November 23

The Holidays are Big for Cannabis — How Retailers can Succeed in ‘The Season of Green’

The holiday season is just as important for cannabis as it is for other areas of retail, with Green Wednesday (the day before Thanksgiving), Black Friday and the leadup to…

Features November 23

Video is Not Just for Security Cams Anymore

Mention the words retail and video in the same sentence to any merchant and right away they think security cams, grainy low-res images and theft prevention.  Ensuring safety and security…

Executive Viewpoints November 23
Lowe’s Creates a Shoppable Holiday ‘Home’ for Stranded Travelers this Thanksgiving Eve

Lowe’s Creates a Shoppable Holiday ‘Home’ for Stranded Travelers this Thanksgiving Eve

In the spirit of giving, and to fine-tune some of its brand messaging, Lowe’s is partnering with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to create a home away from home with their…

Features November 22

Target Expands Curbside Convenience with Starbucks Ordering Option at Nearly 250 More Stores

Target is adding Starbucks options to its Drive Up curbside service at 240 stores in California, Delaware, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and West Virginia. Shoppers can…

News November 22
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is marching into the metaverse.

Holidays in the Metaverse: Macy’s Parade Goes Virtual, Mattel Debuts Marketplace for Toy NFTs

Two of the biggest names of the holiday season — Macy’s, producer of the iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade, and toy maker Mattel — are doubling down on the world of…

News November 22
Century 21 to Relaunch with Enhanced Ecommerce and Fulfillment Capabilities

Century 21 to Relaunch with Enhanced Ecommerce and Fulfillment Capabilities

Beloved New York City off-price department store Century 21 has partnered with logistics provider Fillogic ahead of its spring 2023 relaunch. The NYC-headquartered Fillogic will support the retailer through ecommerce…

News November 22

Conversational Commerce Guides all 5 Stages of the Retail Buying Journey

While shoppers might be strapped for cash given a 9.1% rise in consumer prices, it doesn’t mean they’re willing to give up a premium customer experience. Although product and pricing…

Executive Viewpoints November 22
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