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How DTC Brands Are Scaling the Store Experience
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are increasingly turning to stores in order to continue their path to growth. However, if companies like Warby Parker and Allbirds have taught budding brands anything, it’s…
Features August 3
New Ulta VC Fund Will Invest $20M in Emerging Retail Tech
Ulta Beauty has formally launched its venture capital fund Prisma Ventures, which will invest $20 million in emerging technology startups that seek to shape the future of online and in-store…
News August 3
OSHA Fines Dollar Tree $1.2M for Latest Safety Violations in 2 Ohio Stores
Discount retailer Dollar Tree has been slapped with $1.2 million in fines by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for hazardous working conditions at two…
News August 3
Tiffany Marries NFTs With Jewelry in Limited-Edition CryptoPunks Collection
Tiffany & Co. will launch a collection of 250 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Aug. 5, 2022 that can be redeemed for a physical pendant called an NFTiff. Each NFTiff is…
News August 3
Buy Now, Pay Later: Risks and Rewards
The marshmallow test is a famous bit of social science research: Give a kid a marshmallow, tell them they will get a second one if they go 15 minutes without…
Executive Viewpoints August 3
As Inflation Weakens Shopper Loyalty, Retailers Can Win Them Back With Data and Personalization
Inflation reached 9.1% in June 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is the highest rate in nearly 41 years. High inflation is…
Features August 3
Dollar General Takes Next Steps Into Medtail With 4 New Healthcare Panel Appointments
Discount retailer Dollar General has appointed four members to its healthcare advisory panel as it continues to explore opportunities in medtail and healthcare — a process that began in earnest…
News August 2
USDA $5M Grant Will Expand SNAP Ecommerce as Online Usage Surges
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is accepting applications for a $5 million grant, funded by the American Rescue Plan, to increase the number of retailers offering online shopping for…
News August 2
Foot Locker Details $54M Investment in Educational and Economic Opportunities for Blacks
Beginning with the June 2020 launch of its Leading Education & Economic Development (LEED) Initiative through January 2022, Foot Locker has invested nearly $54 million in programs designed to improve…
News August 2
