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How Retailers Can Satisfy Demand for Instant Gratification

During the COVID-19 pandemic, homebound consumers became digital-first natives as they turned to self-service channels to manage their lives and satisfy their shopping needs. And while a digital transformation was…

Executive Viewpoints May 5

Saks Spotlights Mental Health With Products, Partnerships and Window Displays

Saks is marking Mental Health Awareness Month with multiple initiatives in May, including the sale of positive affirmation decals, a virtual event on its Saks Live digital platform and a…

News May 4
Purple Names Supply Chain Veteran COO

Purple Names Supply Chain Veteran as COO

Purple has appointed supply chain veteran Eric Haynor as its COO, effective June 6, 2022. In this role, Haynor will guide future growth with efficient supply chain management and manufacturing…

News May 4
Macy’s Expand Reebok Apparel ABG Partnership

Macy’s to Expand Reebok Apparel Offerings Through ABG Partnership

Macy’s will be bringing more Reebok apparel to its customers beginning in 2023 through a partnership with brand development firm Authentic Brands Group. This expansion will see Macy’s will expand…

News May 4

Starbucks’ Employee Investments Reach $1 Billion as Company Warns That Unionized Stores May Not Benefit

Starbucks will invest more in its associates and stores to increase pay, modernize training and collaboration and advance store innovation. The retailer has now invested nearly $1 billion in these…

News May 4
Walgreens appoints three new executives, creates Chief Product Officer role.

Walgreens Fortifies C-Suite With Walmart and Calvin Klein Execs, Debuts Chief Product Officer Role

Walgreens has made three new executive appointments, including its newly created role of Chief Product Officer. Former Calvin Klein executive Linh Peters has been named SVP and Chief Marketing Officer;…

News May 4

How Transparency and Traceability can Drive Sustainable Fashion

We see a clear trend in the U.S. and Europe — conscious consumers are demanding to know how retailers produced their clothes, if the materials used were recycled or organic,…

Executive Viewpoints May 4

CAMP L.A. Flagship Uses Design ‘Magic’ and Brand Partnerships to Deliver Sensory Shopping Experience

Upon entering the 7,000-square-foot CAMP flagship at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles — the brand’s first West Coast location — visitors encounter a vintage green convertible International Harvester Scout II off-road…

Features May 4

How Acoustic Solutions Can Enhance In-Person Shopping Experiences

It’s no secret that in-person shopping is a multi-sensory experience. How a retail space makes someone feel in terms of comfortability has a surprising effect on how much they will…

Executive Viewpoints May 4
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