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RetailROI Virtual SuperFriday Event Raises $285K for Vulnerable Children

Despite a last-minute move from an in-person to a virtual event necessitated by the COVID-19 omicron variant, the Retail Orphan Initiative’s annual fundraising event raised more than $285,000 for orphans…

News February 16

January Retail Sales Climb 3.8% Over Previous Month

The $649.8 billion in January 2022 U.S. retail sales represented a 3.8% gain over sales in December 2021 and a 13% increase compared to January 2021’s sales. These figures from…

News February 16
Sephora at Kohl's

Kohl’s Unveils Next 400 Sephora Shop-in-Shop Locations

Kohl’s has identified the next 400 stores that will be adding Sephora at Kohl’s shops this year as it continues toward its goal of 850 shop-in-shops by 2023. From Alaska…

News February 16
Samuelson Furniture showroom

Samuelson Furniture Debuts New Lifestyle-Focused Showroom

Samuelson Furniture, a manufacturer of casegoods (interior storage solutions) and seating for the hospitality and senior living sectors, has opened reimagined showroom curated by its in-house design studio and Creative…

News February 16

1 in 4 American Adults Have a Disability — Does Your Site Give Them a Great Shopping Experience?

Digital accessibility is becoming a big topic in retail, and it’s easy to see why: one in four American adults, or 61 million people, identify as having some kind of…

Features February 16

Death and Taxes — Why You Won’t be Able to Escape One in the Metaverse

The metaverse — a parallel digital reality where users can navigate virtual worlds and engage with others — is the hottest topic in ecommerce right now. Some think it will…

Executive Viewpoints February 16

New Rules for Site Relevance

As consumers spend more time and money online, brands need to do more to ensure their site experiences are relevant and engaging. During this episode of TouchPoints TV, Brian McGlynn,…

Features February 15
Jennifer Sey COVID schools Levi's

Levi’s Brand Chief Quits Over Her COVID Anti-School Closure Stance

Long-time Levi’s executive Jennifer Sey, who most recently served as Brand President, has quit after a years-long internal dispute over her activism against pandemic-related school closures. In a self-penned column…

News February 15
Walmart

Report: Walmart, Amazon Remove Mask Mandates for Vaccinated Associates

Walmart will reportedly lift masking requirements for fully vaccinated associates at both Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, according to internal documents seen by The Washington Post and other media outlets.…

News February 15
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