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Technology Paves the Way in Defining and Measuring the Impact of Corporate Giving

In recent years, employees, consumers and investors have become increasingly vocal about their expectations of the retail companies they work for, purchase from and invest in. This critical eye has…

Executive Viewpoints October 7
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Fashion Marketplaces Otrium and Zalando Leverage Resale to Connect with Eco-Conscious Consumers

A number of new developments in the online resale sector highlight this growing opportunity for retailers to connect with environmentally conscious fashion consumers. European resale marketplace Otrium, focused on giving…

News October 6
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General Mills, Meijer Cook Up Shoppable Digital Tailgating Experience

General Mills has teamed up with Midwest grocery chain Meijer to create a virtual “homegate” experience for college football fans. The online activation — created in partnership with experiential ecommerce…

News October 6

The Home Depot Partners With Walmart to Expand Same-Day Delivery Options

Walmart is expanding its GoLocal delivery service with a major new partner: The Home Depot. Shoppers in select markets will be able to schedule same-day and next-day delivery for supplies…

News October 6

What is American Dream — and What Does it Want to Be? RTP Editors Weigh In

All eyes and ears have been on American Dream since the project’s initial proposal in 2003. Initially dubbed Meadowlands Xanadu, the mega-mall-slash-experience-center has been a point of debate for industry…

Editor's Perspective October 6

Ecommerce Accelerator Pattern Secures $225M in Funding

Pattern has received $225 million as a minority investment from Knox Lane. The ecommerce marketplace accelerator, founded in 2013, has more than 900 employees and clients including Panasonic, Pandora, Black…

News October 6

Best Buy Offers Access to ‘Hard-to-Find Products’ with New $199.99 Annual Membership Program

For $199.99 a year, Best Buy customers can sign up for the retailer’s Totaltech membership program to receive 24/7 VIP service, including Geek Squad Support and special pricing on certain…

News October 6

How Retail Fixturing Can Turn the Average Shopping Trip Into an Experiential Event

Retail fixturing is not a new concept, but the way it’s being used is evolving. This tactic is traditionally a means of merchandising brick-and-mortar stores with everything from standard, pre-built…

Executive Viewpoints October 6
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Livestreaming: Debunking 5 Common Myths

“Livestreaming” is one of the buzziest terms of the moment in retail, but the live shopping concept has actually been around for decades, popularized in the 1980’s by TV shopping…

Features October 6
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