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How ‘Retailtainment’ Multiplies the Impact of Experiential Spaces

Are “retailtainment” and “experiential retail” essentially different names for the same thing? Not really, although they do share a number of elements. Retailtainment concepts tend to downplay a key element…

Features August 24

Ahead of the Holidays, Here’s What Ecommerce can Learn from Self-Checkout Shortcomings

As ecommerce has become a part of everyday life, customers have felt empowered to take control of their checkout experiences both in-store and at home. A recent study found shoppers…

Executive Viewpoints August 24
Why Sustainable Ceilings Must be a Priority in Eco-Retail Design

Why Sustainable Ceilings Must be a Priority in Eco-Retail Design

Sustainable design means making a building healthier for both the planet and the individuals who occupy it. Unfortunately, in retail design the ceiling is often neglected, copied and pasted from…

Executive Viewpoints August 24
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Driving Marketing ROI Through Microsegmentation

Shoppers today don’t just want the right products at the right price at the right time. They want to be immersed into content and experiences that align with their wants,…

Features August 23
Bath & Body Works Rolls Out Loyalty Program Nationwide

Bath & Body Works Rolls Out Loyalty Program Nationwide

Bath & Body Works has launched its loyalty program nationwide at the retailer’s 1,750+ locations following testing in select markets. The personal care and home fragrance retailer also debuted its…

News August 23

Levi’s Creates AI-Powered Tool to Optimize Fulfillment Across its Footprint

LS&Co. has launched the Business Optimization Of Shipping and Transport engine, or BOOST, which leverages data, AI and machine learning to choose the best fulfillment option for both the customer…

News August 23
Sun & Ski Sports Shares Region- and Season-Specific Video Content to Stores via Cloud Solution

Sun & Ski Sports Shares Region- and Season-Specific Video Content to Stores via Cloud Solution

In its 32 locations across 12 states, outdoor specialty retailer Sun & Ski Sports can easily share customer-facing content that’s specific to the season and its stores’ individual regions, via…

News August 23
eBay to Fortify its Collectibles Business With $295M TCGplayer Acquisition

eBay to Fortify its Collectibles Business With $295M TCGplayer Acquisition

eBay will pay $295 million to acquire TCGplayer, an online collectibles technology platform and marketplace for trading card games. TCGplayer, which employs more than 600 people, will operate its TCGplayer…

News August 23

Gap Introduces Retail Fulfillment Service Utilizing its 13 Distribution Centers

Gap has launched a fulfillment service for retailers called GPS Platform Service, offering omnichannel fulfillment using Gap’s nationwide distribution network and handling tasks including delivery to customers or stores, returns…

News August 23
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