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Exclusive: Why Stanley is Investing in a Free Recycling Program for its Used Drinkware

Stanley 1913 can certainly show the receipts when it comes to sustainability. Its reusable drink containers are durable, giving them a longer life, and they’re manufactured with an impressive 65%…

Features September 24

Albertsons Adds Travel Booking to Loyalty Program Perks

Albertsons has added For U Travel, a booking service for both air and non-air travel, into its For U loyalty program. Powered by Expedia, the feature provides travel planning as…

News September 23
AI-powered search is changing the ecommerce game.

How Google is Helping Marketers Adapt to the First AI-Powered Holiday Season

The introduction of AI into online search is precipitating a massive shift in the way users navigate the web. In fact, since Google first introduced its AI Overviews experience —…

Features September 23

How AI Agents are Reshaping Online Fraud Ahead of a Busy Holiday Season

During the back-to-school shopping rush, malicious AI agents took advantage of seasonal deals and promotional campaigns to gather valuable intelligence — learning customer behavior, probing the limits of fraud detection…

Executive Viewpoints September 23

Resale Leader ThredUp Revamps Brand Identity, Adds AI-Powered Discovery Tools

ThredUp has debuted fresh branding and an array of new tools for buyers and sellers as the platform marks 16 years in operation, during which time resale has moved from…

News September 22

Pacsun Takes Co-Creation to the Next Level with New Youth Advisory Council

Pacsun wants to make it clear that it doesn’t just sell products to young consumers; it listens to them. The brand introduced its new Pacsun Youth Advisory Council — a…

News September 22

When AI Answers Everything, Loyalty is Your Brand’s Insurance Policy

Imagine typing “best summer dresses for wedding under $150” into Google and instead of the usual list of links, you’re presented with an AI-generated summary. Three to five specific options,…

Executive Viewpoints September 22

What Leaders Can Learn from Dick’s, Target & the Athleisure Boom

Featuring: Matt Powell, BCE Consulting & Tiffany Montgomery, SESO Sports retail is moving fast — and sometimes sideways. This week, Shop Eat Surf Outdoor Editor in Chief Tiffany Montgomery and…

Podcasts September 22
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UPDATE: Edibles.com can now Deliver THC Products to 65% of U.S. Population

[Update as of Sept. 19, 2025] Following a pilot program earlier this year in Texas, Edibles.com has expanded direct shipping of federally compliant THC products to 65% of Americans, with…

News September 19
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