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Sustainability in Action: IKEA, Crocs, UGG Expand Reuse and Resale Offerings

With the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 making headlines from Glasgow and the high-flying performance of the Allbirds IPO earlier this week, all eyes seem to be on sustainability. For…

News November 5

Reports: PacSun Opens Gender-Neutral Children’s Store at the Mall of America

PacSun is expanding its gender-neutral PacSun Kids concept into the brick-and-mortar space with a store at the Mall of America, according to Shop Eat Surf. The shop, which will sell…

News November 5

Retail and Fashion Technology: Can Using Artificial Intelligence Lead to Intellectual Property Infringement?

The short answer is, yes. As retail and fashion companies increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to perform predictive consumer analysis, solve apparel fit issues, create virtual…

Executive Viewpoints November 5

Leveraging an Integrated Digital Marketing Campaign this Holiday Season

Ecommerce holiday sales are projected to reach a whopping $210 billion to $218 billion this season, up 11% to 15% from the 2020 holiday season. Inevitably, with increased spend comes…

Executive Viewpoints November 5

How Petco Turns Live Shopping Events into Long-Term Social Commerce Activations

Live shopping is one of the hottest spaces in retail, and with good reason: it provides a fun and convenient way for retailers to connect with shoppers from the convenience…

Features November 5

Kroger Introduces Paid Loyalty Program Offering Faster Delivery Times

Kroger has launched Boost, a two-tier paid loyalty program focused on ecommerce and convenience. Members can receive enhanced gas points and free one-day delivery for $59 annually, or the gas…

News November 4

NRF Ad Campaign Supports ‘Essential’ Infrastructure Legislation as Association Protests Vaccine Mandate

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is publicly backing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill currently being debated in Congress with a new ad campaign. The association’s campaign includes a 30-second video…

News November 4

Allbirds IPO Pushes Retailer’s Valuation Above $4 Billion

Despite failing to ever turn a profit in its six years of operation, Allbirds made a strong Wall Street debut on Nov. 3. Shares surged 90% over the retailer’s $15…

News November 4
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Petco Opens NYC Flagship Focused on its Private Label Brand Reddy

Petco has opened a new concept flagship centered on Reddy, its premium private label pet brand. Located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, this first-ever Reddy store features curated Reddy…

News November 4
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