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Bridging the Fresh Execution Gap: The Strategic Integration of AI and AR

Grocery retailers are facing two realities that define the current operating environment. Labor costs, while no longer accelerating, remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting ongoing wage pressure and staffing…

Executive Viewpoints May 7

AI-Powered Pricing: The Future of Retail — or a Friction Point?

Featuring: Matthew Pavich, Senior Director, Strategy & Innovation, Revionics In an era of tariff swings, rising costs and AI-powered deal hunting, pricing has become one of the most complex (and…

Podcasts May 7
Katie Babineau Beyond Yoga

Beyond Yoga Uses ‘Progress Over Perfection’ to Win as a Challenger Brand

Beyond Yoga stands out by promoting a “progress over perfection” philosophy with its Seek Beyond platform, resonating with consumers seeking authenticity and joy. Backed by Levi Strauss & Co., Beyond…

Features May 7
Target Creators Program

Target Launches Two Creator Programs to Expand Social Commerce

Target is launching two social media content creator programs: Club Target for everyday shoppers and Target Ambassadors for established influencers. The programs aim to connect social media content with direct…

News May 6

How Floral Wholesaler Fantasy Farms Meets Mother’s Day Demand

Florists and floral wholesalers face unique pressures in the lead-up to peak periods such as Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day, when demand for fresh blooms skyrockets. The flowers themselves, many…

Features May 6

Headless Commerce: Freedom for Retailers or Just Another Buzzword?

Retailers are under constant pressure to deliver faster shopping experiences. As a result, the systems supporting ecommerce platforms are becoming fragmented and difficult to scale. Headless commerce has emerged as…

Executive Viewpoints May 6

Stater Bros. Starts with In-Store Audio for Retail Media Network Launch

Stater Bros. Markets, seeking to leverage the 2.5 million+ weekly store visits to its 165 Southern California supermarkets, has launched a retail media network (RMN) in partnership with In-Store Marketplace…

News May 5

How Computer Vision is Reducing Shrink and Reshaping Store Operations

According to Capital One Shopping Research, 27% of consumers admit to using self-checkout to steal, and 55% of them plan to re-offend. The same research found nearly 40% of grocery…

Executive Viewpoints May 5
Laurie Etheridge Title Nine

Pockets, Sun Protection and The Boob Lab: How Retailer Title Nine is Serving Outdoor Women

Founded in 1989 by Missy Park and named after the landmark legislation that paved the way for gender equity in athletics, Emeryville, Calif.-based retailer Title Nine initially carved out a niche serving…

Features May 5
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