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Implementing a Digital Trust and Safety Strategy

Retailers are always looking for ways to deliver safe, frictionless experiences to engage and satisfy customers. But for every retailer committed to providing a top-notch customer journey, there’s at least…

Executive Viewpoints August 15

How to Pick a 3PL Partner for Your Business

With demand skyrocketing, sales up and restrictions down, it may be time to partner with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) for your ecommerce or retail business. Overall, 3PLs are improving…

Executive Viewpoints August 15

Making Gifting a Year-Round Strategy

Featuring: John Grech, GiftNow Inflation. Shifts in consumer spending. New digital behaviors. There are several trends that could shake up the gifting space, but as we head into the holiday…

Podcasts August 15

Tools, Value Apparel and Home-Delivered Wine Top List of Fastest-Growing Retailers

The Kantar-NRF U.S. 2022 Hot 25 Retailers list — which identifies the brands that boosted their domestic sales by the highest percentages in 2021 compared to 2020 —exemplify three strong…

News August 12

Weis Markets Implements Fresh Grocery Platform to Enhance Store Operations

Weis Markets will streamline operations at its 198 stores through a partnership with Invafresh. The fresh grocery platform will assist with demand forecasting, in-store production planning, food traceability, recipe management…

News August 12
Planet 13 Adopts AI ID Verification for Cannabis Dispensary Security and Compliance

Planet 13 Adopts AI ID Verification for Cannabis Dispensary Security and Compliance

Cannabis dispensary operator Planet 13 has adopted IDScan.net identification scanners for increased compliance and security. These are synced with the software provider’s AI-powered VeriScan Online Enterprise technology to accurately and…

News August 12
Ace Hardware plans to open at least 165 new stores this year.

Ace Hardware Adds 100+ New Stores in 2022, Planning 60 More by Year-End

Ace Hardware is on an expansion tear; the retailer just marked the opening of its 105th new store this year and said it expects to add at least 60 more…

News August 12

Sears Reaches $175 Million Settlement With Lampert, Clearing Way to Complete Bankruptcy

Sears Holdings and its creditors have reached a $175 million settlement agreement with former CEO Eddie Lampert and other investors that will clear the way for the retailer to execute…

News August 12

Why Consumer Brands Turn to UGC During Tough Economic Times

While many businesses consider reducing marketing budgets as recession fears loom, user-generated content (UGC) is becoming more appealing to brands and retailers across a broad spectrum of industries. Online brands…

Executive Viewpoints August 12
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