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Inside MINISO’s ‘Joyful’ Omnichannel Expansion Plan

MINISO has a big but simple goal: “We hope to make MINISO a popular lifestyle brand among young people by bringing joy to the world,” said Robin Liu, CMO and…

Features March 28

Cashierless Technology — A Look Ahead

The focus on customer behavior and overall satisfaction has increased monumentally in recent years. Nothing irritates shoppers more than when they don’t feel seen or understood; this notion has slowly…

Executive Viewpoints March 28

Four Tips for Brands to Win on Marketplaces

Discuss marketplaces with those who manage brands and retailers, and chances are they immediately mention Amazon Marketplace. They may also mention eBay or Alibaba if they are interested in the…

Executive Viewpoints March 28
Walmart Sue BJ's

Walmart Sues BJ’s Over Mobile Self-Checkout Technology

Walmart Inc. has filed a lawsuit against BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. over its mobile Express Pay shopping app. The suit alleges that the app infringes upon features of the…

News March 25
Bed Bath & Beyond RC Ventures

BB&B Reaches Agreement With Activist Investor RC Ventures That Includes New Board Members

The Bed Bath & Beyond saga continues. The retailer has reached a cooperation agreement with the Ryan Cohen-led RC Ventures LLC, which owns approximately 9.8% of the retail company’s outstanding…

News March 25
Study Commuter Home-Based Shopper

Study Reveals Strategies for Attracting Commuter vs. Home-Based Shoppers

Two primary worker groups emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic: those who prefer (or tolerate) commuting to an office, and those enjoying a “commute” to a home-based workspace. But how much…

Features March 25

Target Aims to Become a ‘Denim Destination’ Through Expanded Partnership with Levi’s

Target is expanding its collaboration with Levi’s by bringing the brand’s lower-cost diffusion denim line Red Tab to an additional 300 stores this spring, bringing the total number of stores…

News March 25

How Data and Digital Solutions are Expanding Retail Sustainability

We hear a lot about brands investing in multi-channel retail to meet their customers where they want to shop — and it’s true that having an ecommerce option is critical…

Executive Viewpoints March 25

Generation Z: Between the Worlds of Digital and Analog

There are approximately 67 million people in the U.S. born between 1997 and 2012, and they make up approximately 20% of the total U.S. population. This group, known as Generation Z, represent…

Executive Viewpoints March 25
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