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Starbucks Taps Former PepsiCo Executive as Next CEO

Starbucks has named Laxman Narasimhan as its next CEO. Narasimhan will relocate from London to the Seattle area to join the company on Oct. 1, 2022, and will work closely…

News September 2

Clean Data, Clean Planet: How Online Retailers can use Data Analytics to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Operational efficiency in ecommerce has never been more important. Inflation has tightened margins and supply chain issues have caused havoc with inventory planning. In tandem, the world’s focus on climate…

Executive Viewpoints September 2

How Small Brands Can Help Retailers Build Loyalty in a Time of Uncertainty

Retailers looking to attract and retain price-conscious shoppers during the current bout of inflation may want to consider stocking more small- and medium-sized brands. Competing on price presents several challenges…

Features September 2

From Upheaval to Opportunity: 3 Ways DTC Brands Can Grow Their Customer Base

With the implementation of Apple’s iOS privacy changes, retailers and DTC brands in particular have swiftly revamped their approach to connecting with consumers in a disrupted digital advertising landscape. To…

Executive Viewpoints September 2
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4 Keys to an Impactful Global Growth Strategy

Global cross-border ecommerce sales reached nearly $3.2 trillion in 2021, according to Euromonitor International, which means international expansion has a value simply too good to overlook. However, experts note that…

Features September 2
Amazon Introduces Storage Service for Sellers to Alleviate Supply Chain Impacts

Amazon Introduces Storage Service for Sellers to Alleviate Supply Chain Impacts

Amazon has introduced its new Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) service to support its sellers with purpose-built facilities that offer bulk inventory storage and automated distribution. The offering is currently…

News September 1

PVH Americas Chief Departs as Q2 Revenues Drop 8%

Trish Donnelly, currently CEO of PVH Americas and Calvin Klein Global, will be leaving PVH Corp. The brand holding company will split her responsibilities into two separate positions: a regional…

News September 1

Report: Sam’s Club Raising Membership Fee for First Time in Nearly a Decade

Sam’s Club is reportedly planning to raise its annual fees on Oct. 17, 2022, increasing the price of a baseline membership from $45 to $50 and a Plus membership from…

News September 1

Carhartt Launches Grant Program Aimed at Diversifying Skilled Trades Workforce

Through its new For the Love of Labor program, workwear retailer Carhartt will award $175,000 in grants to four organizations committed to serving women and/or diversifying the skilled trade workforce.…

News September 1
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