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REI Founders Market Gave POC-Led Brands Valuable Feedback — and the Retailer Unique New Products

More retailers are acknowledging the importance of supporting brands with diverse owners. REI, known for its progressive stances, is building its own partnerships through Path Ahead Ventures, an accelerator program…

Features November 11

Today’s New Warehouse: Automated Backend Operations to Improve Commerce

The ecommerce boom brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently changed the retail landscape. While people have been shopping online for decades, it’s important to recognize that warehouses, as…

Executive Viewpoints November 11

Innovate Safety to Attract and Keep Quality Workers in Retail  

The retail and logistics industry in the U.S. is approximately a quarter of a million workers short in 2022. Workers are no longer jumping at the opportunity for a job in the…

Executive Viewpoints November 11
Gap is opening up shop on Amazon.

Gap Falls into Amazon with Brand ‘Store’ and New Baby Gear Line

Gap, one of America’s most storied mall-based brands, is opening up shop on what has essentially become the country’s biggest mall — Amazon. Under the new partnership with Amazon Fashion…

News November 10
Maurices Targets Tweens with First Three Standalone Evsie Stores

Maurices Targets Tweens with First Three Standalone Evsie Stores

Women’s apparel retailer Maurices will increase the visibility of its tween brand Evsie with three freestanding locations opening on Nov. 10, in West Jordan, Utah; Fargo, N.D.; and Boise, Idaho.…

News November 10
Resale marketplaces ThredUP and Dora Maar unveil upcycled collections for the holidays.

ThredUP, Dora Maar Lure Holiday Shoppers to Resale with Exclusive Upcycled Collections

By all accounts, resale looks set to have a banner holiday season this year, as inflation weighs down consumer spending at the same time that younger consumers in particular increase…

News November 10
Swarovski Holiday Campaign Aligns with Retailer’s Revamped Store Concept

Swarovski Holiday Campaign Aligns with Retailer’s Revamped Store Concept

Swarovski is expanding on its “Ignite Your dreams” branding platform with a holiday campaign featuring supermodel Bella Hadid. Centering the Swarovski packaging, the campaign builds on the brand’s new store…

News November 10

eBay Ads Holiday Report Reveals Keys to Advertising Success During an Elongated Season

There are a lot of theories about how inflation, supply chain constraints and other dynamics will impact consumer behaviors. While large-scale surveys help identify macro trends and predictions, micro-surveys can…

Features November 10
YouTube gets in the holiday spirit with nine-day shopping event.

YouTube Kicks off 9-Day Holiday Shopping Blitz

YouTube is getting into the holiday spirit with a nine-day, multi-format shopping event, From YouTube to You, that will feature interactive live shopping events, shoppable Shorts and video gift guides.…

News November 10
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