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How Calpak’s Test-and-Learn Approach is Helping the Travel Brand Conquer Livestreaming

[Editor’s Note: For a deeper dive into the current state of livestream shopping in the U.S., check out this recent feature] When it comes to digital commerce trends, livestreaming is…

Features September 14

How Retail is Leveraging Unified Digital Experiences

One could argue that few, if any industries have been impacted more by the pandemic, and now by inflation, more than retail. The pandemic not only dramatically altered the way…

Executive Viewpoints September 14

Burton, GANNI, Outdoor Voices and Vince Add Tap to Pay on iPhone Option

Select Burton, GANNI, Outdoor Voices and Vince locations have rolled out the new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature from NewStore, a modular, mobile-first omnichannel cloud platform for retailers. Tap…

News September 13
Walmart Introduces New Search, Styling and Spanish-Language Enhancements for Digital Shopping

Walmart Introduces New Search, Styling and Spanish-Language Enhancements for Online Shopping

Ahead of the holiday season, Walmart is adding new tools to support its mobile and online shopping with enhancements including: New styling features; Expanded Spanish-language search; An updated registry platform;…

News September 13
Hydroponic greenhouse network operator and plant-based food provider Gotham Greens has raised more than $310 million in new capital, which brings the Certified B Corporation’s total financing to $440 million. The proponent of indoor farming will use the funds to decentralize agricultural production by establishing local operations. Additionally, Gotham Greens will seek to increase access to produce grown in greenhouses and plant-based fresh food to regions across the U.S. through:

Gotham Greens Raises $310M+ to Cultivate Greenhouse Growth

Hydroponic greenhouse network operator and plant-based food provider Gotham Greens has raised more than $310 million in new capital, which brings the Certified B Corporation’s total financing to $440 million.…

News September 13
Rent the Runway to Cut Corporate Staff by 24% After Q2 Active Subscriptions Drop

Rent the Runway to Cut Corporate Staff by 24% After Q2 Active Subscriptions Drop

Rent the Runway will lay off nearly one-quarter of its corporate employees as it seeks to deal with a decrease in active subscriptions in fiscal Q2 2022, which ended July…

News September 13

Peloton Co-founders Depart as Retailer Expands its Rental Program Nationwide

Peloton Co-founder and Executive Chair John Foley and Co-founder and Chief Legal Officer Hisao Kushi have resigned, effective September 12 and October 3, 2022, respectively. Karen Boone, former Chief Financial…

News September 13
Kroger is expanding its retail media offerings into connected TV (CTV).

Kroger Media Network Makes the Leap into CTV

The Kroger Co.‘s retail media advertising business, Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), has teamed up with sell-side advertising platform Magnite to expand its media offerings into the realm of connected and…

News September 13
JCPenney Launches Frye and Co. Footwear and Apparel Collection

JCPenney Launches Frye and Co. Footwear and Apparel Collection

JCPenney has launched a new lifestyle collection inspired by 159-year-old bootmaker and western apparel brand Frye. The full Frye and Co. men’s and women’s collection is available at JCPenney.com, while…

News September 13
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