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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 16RICE 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 16Retail Innovation Conference & Expo Recap: The Trends Driving Connected Commerce
Featuring: Put Erica Vallecorsa, Content Specialist, Retail Innovation Conference & Expo We’re back from Chicago after a whirlwind few days at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo! Our heads are…
Podcasts May 16RICE 2022: How Brands Can Turn Their Unique Expertise into Memorable Value Propositions
As its name implies, Direct to Consumer (DTC) retail seeks to appeal directly to consumers with a brand they will recognize and seek out. But as this part of the…
Features May 16Competitors Loop and Happy Returns Partner to Streamline In-Person Returns
Loop Returns, the return platform for Shopify brands such as Allbirds, FIGS, Princess Polly and Chubbies, has joined with its competitor Happy Returns by PayPal to offer box-free, label-free drop-off…
News May 16RICE 2022: Why Retailers Should Apply ‘Love Languages’ to Improve Customer Relationships
The key to a consumer’s heart involves much more than offering convenience or an appealing product assortment, according to Retail Innovation Conference and Expo keynote speaker Ken Hughes. To really…
Features May 16IKEA Expands Sustainability Push With Home Solar Power Generation Partnership
IKEA U.S. has partnered with SunPower Corp. to enable IKEA Family loyalty program members to purchase home solar solutions that can generate and store their own renewable energy. The program,…
News May 16Top 5 Security Challenges for Buy Now Pay Later Apps
Buy now pay later (BNPL) is one of the largest, fastest-growing and most well-funded segments in the fintech market. According to Accenture, the number of BNPL users in the U.S.…
Executive Viewpoints May 16Why Impression-Based TV Buying Will Unlock Huge Opportunities for Luxury Brands
The transition to impression-based buying in the TV space will rank among the most defining media trends of 2022. While the shift will unlock new opportunities for advertisers in all…
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