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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
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
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
Alibaba Uses Winter Olympics to Demonstrate Potential of Virtual Influencers
Meet Dong Dong – she’s become a familiar face on Alibaba’s Taobao Live platform during the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, hosting livestreams, selling Olympics merch, dancing and sharing sports trivia.…
News February 15
Petco Names New Chief Merchant
Petco Health and Wellness Company has appointed Amy College as Chief Merchandising Officer, succeeding Nick Konat, who will be leaving the company. In her new role, College will develop and drive…
News February 15
4 Practical Tips for TikTok Success
The speed at which TikTok has become a focal point of conversation and community in the U.S. has been nothing short of impressive. The social platform debuted in the U.S.…
Features February 15
What’s in Store for Grocery in 2022?
Inflation, product shortages and economic uncertainty are on everyone’s mind, from the White House to your house. Even for an industry that has been characterized by change over the past…
Executive Viewpoints February 15
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