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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
Walmart Partners with Straight Talk to Enter Wireless Provider Category

Q3 Results: Walmart Grabs Grocery Share, Target Clears Inventory and ThredUP Order Volumes Soar

Inflation continued to loom in Q3 2022 and it has proven to be the defining force for many retailers. Walmart’s comparable sales rose 8.2% as shoppers flocked to the retail…

News November 16
Meta has new ways for creators to make money including selling NFTs on Instagram.

NFTS are Just One Way Meta Wants to Help Creators Make More Money

In its latest appeal to creators, Meta has announced a series of new products to help influencers “reach an audience, grow their communities and earn a living.”  Consumer and brand…

News November 16
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