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5 Ways to Achieve Employee and Customer Retention

A common theme being emphasized in the business world now more than ever is that what happens on the inside of an organization and amongst employees is often felt on…

Executive Viewpoints August 4

Celebrating the Power of the Pen: Inside Montblanc’s New York Flagship

Built around the themes of experience, personalization and community, Montblanc’s New York flagship is an immersive destination for showcasing the brand’s writing instruments, leather goods and accessories. Unveiled in April…

Features August 4

Sweaty Betty Sold to Wolverine Worldwide as Women’s Activewear Market Heats Up

Wolverine Worldwide has acquired Sweaty Betty in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $410 million. The deal will help Wolverine shift to a more digitally-focused business model and position the…

News August 3

Gopuff Raises $1 Billion as Online C-Store Seeks to Become an Ecommerce Giant

Digital convenience store Gopuff has raised $1 billion in new funding at a $15 billion valuation as the retailer sets the pace for the c-store last mile. The funding will…

News August 3

The Post-Pandemic Fashion Industry Makeover

It has been a year since the pandemic rocked a fashion industry that was already feeling the pressure of trying to keep pace with consumer shifts toward digital, ethical sourcing…

Executive Viewpoints August 3

Exclusive Q&A: How Stojo’s Sustainable Cups Spread from the MOMA Store to Target

If you want a tutorial in how to be an environmentally responsible company, not just in one or two areas but end to end, take a look at collapsible cup…

Features August 3

Foot Locker Buys Two Retailers for $1.1 Billion, Entering Japan and Expanding in the Western U.S.

Foot Locker is significantly expanding its product selection and footprint through a pair of acquisitions that are valued at a combined total of more than $1.1 billion. Eurostar, which Foot…

News August 2
Amazon Top-Selling Products 2021

YoY Comparison of Top-Selling Amazon Products Tells the Tale of Two Unprecedented Years

New data from Amazon portrays recent shifts in consumer behavior through the lens of the top-selling products on the platform. Compared to this same time last year, consumers are entertaining…

News August 2

Square’s Proposed $29B Afterpay Acquisition Shines a Brighter Spotlight on BNPL

Square plans to purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Afterpay in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $29 billion. The Melbourne, Australia-based company currently serves more than 16 million…

News August 2
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