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Livestreaming in the U.S. has failed to take off the problem is platform, not the format.

Livestreaming in the U.S. isn’t Dead, it’s Just Happening in the Wrong Place 

[Editor’s Note: Check out this feature on travel brand Calpak for an inside look at one brand that has found the secret to livestream success.] “If you build it, they…

Features September 13

Rebuilding a Brand to Fit in a Post-Pandemic World

In the spirit of self-reflection and growth, I’ve been challenging my own assumptions, biases and convictions in the wake of the pandemic, especially regarding my work in marketing. It’s made…

Executive Viewpoints September 13

Tuesday Morning Receives $32 Million Lifeline from Retail Ecommerce Ventures and Ayon Capital

Tuesday Morning has received a $32 million investment from Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), the parent company of Pier 1 Imports, Linens ‘n Things, Stein Mart and other brands, and Ayon…

News September 12
Dave & Buster’s Adds Cashierless ‘MicroMarket’ to Florida Restaurant

Dave & Buster’s Adds Cashierless ‘MicroMarket’ to Florida Restaurant

Dave & Buster’s has partnered with Coca-Cola to introduce Game & Go MicroMarket, a small market-style retail space featuring a frictionless checkout process powered by technology from Zippin, in Hollywood,…

News September 12

Target and FAO Schwarz Partner for Exclusive Toys and Product Drops for Holiday 2022

Target has entered an exclusive multiyear agreement with FAO Schwarz to begin offering the iconic brand’s toys at Target stores and on target.com starting in October 2022. The curated assortment…

News September 12
Belk Names Don Hendricks as Permanent CEO

Belk Names Don Hendricks as Permanent CEO

Belk has named Don Hendricks to its CEO position on a permanent basis following his interim appointment in May 2022. Hendricks joined the Southeastern U.S. department store retailer in 2016…

News September 12
JCPenney debuts AR and AI tools to boost beauty inclusivity.

JCPenney Aims to Boost Beauty Inclusivity with New AR, AI Tools

JCPenney is doubling down on its inclusivity efforts in the beauty space through a new partnership with Revieve, offering a collection of AR- and AI-powered beauty and skincare experiences. The…

News September 12

DTC Brand Aims to Make Furniture Shopping ‘Easy Like Sunday Morning’

Anyone who has purchased furniture for their office, apartment or home would agree it can be a long, arduous process. Once you’ve gone through the time and effort to measure…

Features September 12

3 Ways AI Explainability Will Help Retailers Better Understand Consumer Preferences

We are entering a new age of retail. Following a pandemic-induced boom, ecommerce is no longer the king of the retail industry, and brick-and-mortar shopping experiences are driving the industry’s…

Executive Viewpoints September 12
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