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Why Experience, Story and Video Are Key Sales Drivers in Chinese Cross-Border Commerce

Chinese cross-border commerce has been a hot topic, and it’s becoming potentially even hotter as major retailers prepare for potential cost-cutting by U.S. shoppers — 67% of China’s cross-border shoppers…

Features July 29
Brand loyalty is on the decline and shopper promiscuity is on the rise.

‘Shopper Promiscuity’ Forcing Brands to Completely Reimagine How they Connect with Consumers 

By now we’ve all heard the news that brand loyalty is in decline. But Rebecca Brooks, CEO of market research consultancy Alter Agents, sees it differently — in her view,…

Features July 29
Walmart and Getaway Enter Tourism-Retail Partnership With New General Store Format

Walmart and Getaway Enter Tourism-Retail Partnership With New General Store Format

Getaway, which hosts guests in tiny cabins located in forests and nature areas at least two hours from cities, is partnering with Walmart for the debut of The General Store…

News July 28

The Children’s Place Partners With Kevin Hart to Launch 10 Kids’ Learning Centers

For its 2022 back-to-school campaign, pure-play retailer The Children’s Place is making its mark in the physical world with 10 learning centers — safe spaces that will be stocked with…

News July 28

Saks OFF 5TH Launches Resale Ecommerce Section in Partnership With Rent the Runway

Saks OFF 5TH and Rent the Runway have teamed up to provide Saks OFF 5TH customers with access to pre-owned designer fashion. A curated collection of pre-owned merchandise from Rent…

News July 28

MakerSights Adds FlexPLM Integration Designed to Break Down Silos

Collaborative assortment management workspace MakerSights has added integration with PTC FlexPLM V12. The integration is designed to instantly synchronize product data from product lifecycle management platform FlexPLM with the MakerSights…

News July 28

Retailers: What to Consider as You Offer Virtual Try-On Features

Online shopping has come a long way in providing consumers with a vision of how products might look on them. Product pages show the clothing on models of different sizes…

Executive Viewpoints July 28

Glossier Picks Sephora as its First Retail Partner

Glossier products will be available at Sephora stores in the U.S. and Canada, as well as online and via the retailer’s app, in early 2023. In a LinkedIn post, Glossier…

News July 27
The Clinique Lab Launches at Macy’s Herald Square Flagship

The Clinique Lab Launches at Macy’s Herald Square Flagship

Macy’s Herald Square flagship began hosting a new retail concept from Clinique, on July 21, 2022. The Clinique Lab emphasizes the science behind the heritage beauty brand’s ingredients. Designed to…

News July 27
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