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Through the Looking Glass: Touchscreen Access to the Metaverse

The recent expansion of the metaverse has sparked innovators’ imaginations. This virtual 3D world is well known to gamers who don their VR goggles and play, totally immersed in the…

Executive Viewpoints March 1

How Retailers Can Support BIPOC Brands Beyond February — and the ‘Charity’ Space

As it has for several years, Black History Month 2022 boasted a sizeable assortment of retailer programs designed to spotlight products made by Black- and BIPOC-owned companies. And this year…

Features March 1
Walmart, Walmart+ Exclusive Access, Walmart+, Amazon Prime, Alibaba

Walmart+ Creates its Own Shopping Holiday Following Amazon Prime Price Increase

Alibaba has Singles Day and Amazon has Prime Day, and now Walmart is making its own mark on the calendar with an exclusive event to promote the Walmart+ subscription service.…

News February 28

Ukraine Crisis: Retailers React With Direct Support, Charitable Efforts and Product Boycotts

Retailers across the globe are reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in multiple ways: some are refusing to carry Russian products like certain vodka brands; others are donating to relief…

News February 28
Target, wage, benefits package

Target Enhances Employee Benefits with Higher Wage Range and Expanded Healthcare Access

Noting the importance of investing in its team members, Target announced a new starting wage range of $15 to $24 per hour, along with greater healthcare access for workers and…

News February 28

How Can Brands Capitalize on NFTs? VC Firm Spotlights 3 Trends

The NFT space is heating up, and brands across the retail realm are eager to show their innovation in the quickly blossoming category. Just look at the Super Bowl’s roster…

Features February 28

A Local SEO Guide for Franchise Owners

The post-pandemic business landscape is a hotbed for SERP (search engine results pages) ranking competition. With drastic algorithm changes adding to the pressure, now’s the time for businesses to make…

Executive Viewpoints February 28

Time to De-Uberize: the Hidden Power of Live Commerce

Recently, retail and manufacturing brands have been following an odd if predictable playbook. They have taken the lead of the ride-sharing service Uber and dedicated themselves to providing faster, easier…

Executive Viewpoints February 28

Can Brands Close the Relevance Gap?

Featuring: Michael Osborne, President, Wunderkind Consumers know how to judge the quality of marketing messages. In their mind, that quality has a direct connection to the quality of the brand…

Podcasts February 28
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank