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Look for Etsy’s New House in the Virtual World
Etsy has unveiled a virtual Etsy House, an interactive augmented reality experience that allows shoppers to “walk through” and purchase the vintage and craft-oriented items furnishing a curated digital home.…
News September 29
Does the Historic Makeover of an Iconic Paris Retailer Chart a Path for Department Stores’ Revival?
For more than 150 years, Parisian department store La Samaritaine has overlooked the banks of the Seine, a sweeping expanse of glass and intricately painted iron that proudly proclaimed the…
Features September 29
How the Subscription Economy Is Reimagining Every Industry
Over the past few years, the subscription economy has grown to new heights. While subscriptions have been an option for consumers in a number of retail environments — from apparel…
Executive Viewpoints September 29
Whole Foods Adds $10 Fee to Amazon Prime Members’ Deliveries
In a nod to rising last mile costs, Whole Foods is ending free delivery for Amazon Prime members on Oct. 25, 2021. Orders placed through Amazon Prime will include a…
News September 28
Know a Retail Innovator? Nominate One for a Retail Innovator Award
There’s still time (but just until Oct. 8) to nominate a retail practitioner for the 2021 Retail Innovator Awards, which spotlight individuals who create tangible, positive change for their companies,…
News September 28
Younger Consumers Are Driving the Rise of Global DTC Sales
It wasn’t just Netflix that benefited from discovery during the pandemic. Global direct-to-consumer brands (DTC) reaped exponential rewards, especially from Millennial and Gen Z shoppers. We recently surveyed almost 15,000…
Executive Viewpoints September 28
How Store Architecture Can Create a Successful Three-Dimensional Brand Experience
As the world emerges from a global pandemic, brands and retailers are struggling to create stores that provide a positive in-store experience and achieve sales and marketing objectives. Creating an…
Executive Viewpoints September 28
HomeGoods Debuts Online Channel
HomeGoods, a division of The TJX Companies, has made a belated entry into digital commerce with the debut of the HomeGoods.com site. The online assortment mirrors the merchandise available in…
News September 28
Could Data Privacy Be Retail’s New Competitive Differentiator?
Some say that in the new era of retail, data is gold. For others, data is oil. Whatever valuable commodity data represents, it’s key for retailers in their quest to…
Features September 28
