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Americans are Embracing Subscription Services and Digital Goods in a Big Way
The adoption of subscription-based services and digital goods purchases were on the rise well before COVID-19 hit. But the pandemic took these trends to a whole new level. The average…
Executive Viewpoints May 21
Retail Rebounds in Q1 2021, but Even a Fading Pandemic Leaves New Challenges in its Wake
Retail results for Q1 2021 have been promising so far, showing that the economy may finally be emerging from a long, slow year. However, the pandemic has yet to end…
Features May 21
The Retail Reset: Examining Three Challenges Facing Retailers this Season
With summer on the horizon, we are seeing a new wave of consumer optimism. As vaccine distribution accelerates and inklings of warmer weather emerge in most of the world, the…
Executive Viewpoints May 21
Authentic Brands Group and SPARC Group Sign Exclusive Deal for Buy Now, Pay Later Services
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a brand development company featuring popular names such as Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand, Brooks Brothers and Nautica, and retail platform SPARC Group have signed an exclusive…
News May 20
IKEA Engages Home Renovators with New Quiz Experience on Pinterest
IKEA U.S. is putting its own spin on “vacations” and “staycations” with the launch of “IKEA Renocations” on Pinterest. Created to help inspire consumers and bring the feeling of several…
News May 20
Poshmark Launches New Social Shopping Experience on Snapchat
Online resale marketplace Poshmark has teamed up with Snapchat for a new social shopping experience that will allow users to discover Poshmark styles within the Snapchat app. Called a “Snap…
News May 20
Under Armour Boosts Base Pay 50% as it Seeks to Fill 3,000 Open Roles
Under Armour is the latest retailer to increase its minimum hourly pay, from $10 to $15 ($15.25 Canadian in Canada), as it seeks to fill more than 3,000 open positions…
News May 20
Kroger, Hy-Vee and Publix are Latest to Lift Mask Mandates for Vaccinated Shoppers
Three of the country’s largest grocers, Kroger, Hy-Vee and Publix, have become the latest retailers to relax mask requirements. They join a number of other retailers, including Target, Walmart and…
News May 20
Cantaloupe Releases Touchscreen POS Systems With a Focus on Friction-Busting
Digital payments and software services company Cantaloupe has launched next-generation touchscreen POS devices for the ePort Connect Platform. The ePort Engage and the ePort Engage Combo aim to enable truly…
News May 20
