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Holiday 2020: With $189 Billion in Online Sales on the Line, Transparency and Social Outreach are Essential
Retailers have reason for cautious optimism this holiday season: shoppers are expected to spend an average of $997.79 on gifts, holiday items and additional “non-gift” purchases, according to data from…
Features November 10
Five Pandemic-Driven Trends Reshaping Retail CX Strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the retail sector. From household name brands declaring bankruptcy, to Amazon consolidating its ecommerce dominance, to curbside delivery options becoming a coveted competitive differentiator across…
Executive Viewpoints November 10
Podcast: ‘Contextual Commerce’ and the Future of TV Advertising
With stay-at-home orders in place earlier this year, people nationwide often passed the time bingeing on TV and movies across multiple devices and platforms. Since streaming services disrupted traditional TV…
Executive Viewpoints November 9
Furniture Factory Outlet Files for Chapter 11
Furniture Factory Outlet (FFO Home) joins the growing ranks of retailers seeking bankruptcy protection due to losses created by the pandemic. The home goods retailer, which is owned by private…
News November 9
Petco Files for Proposed IPO
Petco has confidentially submitted a proposed IPO to the SEC. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined,…
News November 9
The New Normal: CPG’s Return to the Customer
The rapid growth of ecommerce and proliferation of subscription services is changing the retail landscape for good. Deloitte Digital estimates that online retail is growing at more than twice the…
Executive Viewpoints November 9
Welcome to Gifting 2020 and Beyond — It is Better to Give Than to Receive
Gifting, and more broadly the act of giving, has taken on a whole new meaning in recent months. Whether it’s giving of our time to help the community, giving a…
Executive Viewpoints November 9
Rachel Zoe Rebrands Box of Style Subscription Program as CURATEUR, Expands Member Benefits
Fashion icon Rachel Zoe has taken her subscription offering, Box of Style by Rachel Zoe, and relaunched it as CURATEUR, a digitally native women’s lifestyle membership that will deliver bespoke…
Features November 9
‘Contextual Commerce’ and the Evolution of Advertising
Featuring: Laura & Hank Frecon, Source Digital Streaming services have disrupted traditional TV advertising as we know it. Gone are the days when brands and retailers could push messaging via…
November 9
