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Shoe Carnival President to Step into CEO Role this Fall

Shoe Carnival CEO Cliff Sifford will step down after nine years at the helm of the footwear retailer. Current President and Chief Customer Officer Mark Worden has been unanimously elected…

News March 22

Mineral Fusion Launches Virtual Try-On for Beauty Products at Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market is now offering shoppers a no-touch way to safely trial cosmetics products in-store through a virtual try-on experience with natural beauty brand Mineral Fusion. Mineral Fusion partnered…

News March 22

Dollar General Plans 1,000+ New Stores

Dollar General is planning significant expansion for 2021, including opening 1,050 new stores, remodeling 1,750 existing locations and relocating 100 stores. The discount retailer also will build on the success…

News March 22

Why Apps are the Cornerstone of Retail’s Post-Pandemic Future

What the past year showed us is that the future of commerce is likely to be meaningfully different than what existed prior to 2020. One trend that has emerged, along…

Executive Viewpoints March 22

Supply Chain Digitization: Retail’s Guiding Light for Navigating Globalization

For retailers, the benefits of globalization extend far and wide. Globalization is undoubtedly complex in nature, but embracing it can enable companies to position themselves for growth and sustained success…

Executive Viewpoints March 22

How Data Will Power Convenience at 10,000+ Wundermart Autonomous Stores

Autonomous convenience store retailer Wundermart is expanding its operations, with plans to open more than 10,000 checkout-free stores in a partnership with contactless checkout company AiFi. Wundermart customers will be…

Features March 22

Paradies Lagardère Piloting ‘Scan, Pay & Go’ Tech in U.S. Airports

Airport retailer Paradies Lagardère is testing a contactless checkout experience in several U.S. airport locations, using the “Scan, Pay & Go” technology from MishiPay. The retailer is the first to…

News March 22
Katie Martell on Retail Remix

The Truth About ‘Woke Marketing’

Featuring: Katie Martell, author and producer, Woke-Washed Cause marketing. Purpose-driven marketing. Brands across industries are hearing these phrases more frequently as consumers seek to align with brands with similar beliefs.   But brands…

Podcasts March 22

Dolce & Gabbana Opens a Dramatic Flagship in Seoul

The new Dolce & Gabbana boutique in Seoul is an architectural ode to the blending of tradition and innovation. Located at Cheongdam-dong in the luxury retail Gangnam District, the flagship…

News March 19
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