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Webinar Spotlights AAPI Entrepreneurs

Five leading and emerging Asian and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs will share their stories of the challenges involved in launching and operating brands as a member of a minority group during…

News May 17
ThredUP annual resale report projects resale apparel market in the U.S. will double by 2026.

U.S. Apparel Resale to Double in Next Five Years, Fueled by Retailers and Brands

There was a time, not too long ago, when it took a lot of convincing to get consumers to consider secondhand. Now, both consumers and the retailers that serve them…

News May 17

GameStop Poaches Belk CEO for COO Position

GameStop has named Belk’s Interim CEO Nir Patel to the role of COO, effective May 31, 2022. Patel left Belk on May 16, and Belk President and COO Don Hendricks…

News May 17
Kwik Trip is bringing bitcoin ATMs from Coinsource to all of its Midwest locations.

Kwik Trip Debuts Bitcoin ATMs at 800 Midwest Locations

Convenience and gas chain Kwik Trip is bringing Coinsource bitcoin ATMs to its more than 800 locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. Coinsource kiosks allow consumers to buy and…

News May 17
David Bridal Acquires Digital Custom Wedding Dress Design Startup

David’s Bridal Acquires Digital Custom Wedding Dress Design Startup

Bridal and special occasion retailer David’s Bridal has acquired Anomalie, a digital startup that helps brides-to-be plan every detail of their wedding dresses through its Build Your Dress service. While…

News May 17

Starbucks Joins Other Retailers in Paying for Abortion and Gender-Affirming Surgery Travel

Starbucks will offer reimbursement for eligible travel expenses for workers enrolled in its healthcare insurance program who seek access to gender-affirming procedures not available within 100 miles of their home.…

News May 17

How Brands Can Map Out Contextual vs. Additive Advertising in the Metaverse

One common misunderstanding of the metaverse is that it’s a singular destination, which couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, it’s pretty much everything and the kitchen sink —…

Executive Viewpoints May 17
Albertson's Jasmin Krdzelic shares details of the grocer's plans for third-party marketplace that will launch soon.

RICE 2022: Albertsons Provides Sneak Peek at Plans for Upcoming Marketplace

Third-party marketplaces have emerged as one of the biggest growth opportunities for retailers this year, with companies from Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond to Giant Food and Michaels launching…

Features May 16

RICE 2022: Why Target Brought a Touch of ‘Tar-zhay’ to Grocery Sales

Target was a model of agility during the pandemic, quickly expanding BOPIS and curbside pickup operations, and leveraging its store network for online fulfillment. The retailer was rewarded with double-digit…

Features May 16
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