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Retailers Go Digital to Improve Team Engagement 

Even as the pace of the economy slows, there remain, on average, two open positions for every job seeker. As recently as April, there were more than 1.1 million unfilled…

Executive Viewpoints August 18
ThredUP opens a hotline to help Gen Z fight its fast fashion addiction.

ThredUP Forges Ahead with its War on Fast Fashion Amid Cost-Cutting Initiatives

Resale platform ThredUP has debuted a new, light-hearted marketing ploy in its ongoing battle against “fast fashion addiction,” mere days after announcing it was joining the ranks of tech companies…

News August 17
Lids Picks Basketball Theme for First Brick-and-Mortar Store in Australia

Lids Picks Basketball Theme for First Brick-and-Mortar Store in Australia

Lids is continuing its brick-and-mortar expansion with its first store in Australia, focusing on the NBA and WNBA for the Victoria-area shop. The retailer is planning to open a second…

News August 17

Kohl’s Names Interim Marketing Leader as its New CMO

Kohl’s has named Christie Raymond as its new Chief Marketing Officer, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass. Raymond has had the post on an interim basis since the May 2022…

News August 17

Target Net Earnings Drop 90% in Q2 2022 While Walmart Sees Grocery Growth

Inventory markdowns weighed on Target in Q2 2022 as its net earnings dropped to $183 million, down almost 90% from its Q2 2021 performance. Walmart reported operating income of $6.8…

News August 17
Shopify has debuted its new Shopify Collabs platform to connect its merchants with influencers.

Shopify Debuts Creator Marketplace to Connect Influencers with Merchants

Shopify has launched a new platform called Shopify Collabs that makes it easier for creators to find and partner with Shopify merchants looking for marketing support. The new platform aims…

News August 17
After ‘Pandemic Hangover,’ Rebel Green Gains Actionable Insights With Data Analytics Solution

After ‘Pandemic Hangover,’ Rebel Green Gains Actionable Insights With Data Analytics Solution

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, eco-friendly household cleaner brand Rebel Green happily grappled with a surge in overnight mainstream success as consumer demand for cleaning products skyrocketed. It was a…

Features August 17
Exterior of Kids Foot Locker store

How Kids Foot Locker Inspires Gen Alpha…from TikTok to the Metaverse

While many brands and retailers are focusing on engaging Gen Z, Gen Alpha is slowly creeping into the picture.   Gen Alpha — consumers born after 2010 — have grown up…

Features August 17

8 Key Ecommerce Automation Strategies That Drive Sustainable and Profitable Growth

It’s hard to say that 2022 has been the year of ecommerce so far. Looking at all the stats, frankly one might even say quite the opposite. According to the…

Executive Viewpoints August 17
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