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Sephora Launches Platform for Creator-Curated Digital Storefronts

Sephora has debuted My Sephora Storefront, an affiliate platform that gives U.S. influencers a new opportunity to build shoppable digital storefronts and share product recommendations with their followers. The platform…

News September 19

Authentic Outlines ‘New Chapter’ for Forever 21, Focused Initially on Ecommerce and Wholesale

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), which owns the Forever 21 brand, has selected a new partner network for the retailer’s U.S. operations following its second bankruptcy earlier this year. Unique Brands…

News September 19

Bridging Timelessness and Technology: How Zwilling Balances Legacy with Digital Transformation

When a brand has been trusted in kitchens around the world for nearly three centuries, it carries with it something that can’t be manufactured: legacy. For Zwilling, Henckels, Staub, Miyabi…

Executive Viewpoints September 19

Amazon Debuts Abu Dhabi Fulfillment Center Designed to Support SMBs

Amazon, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), has opened its first fulfillment center in the UAE’s capital city. The center uses Amazon’s automation solutions to help accelerate…

News September 18

Macy’s Sends Santa on National Tour, Expands Holiday Square Marketplace to Chicago

With the possible exception of Christmas Tree Shops, Macy’s is the retailer most associated with Christmas, thanks to the multiple film, TV (there was even a Broadway musical) adaptations of…

News September 18

PepsiCo and Unilever Spearhead New Sustainable Agriculture Initiative

PepsiCo, Unilever and other major retail and food and beverage companies have launched “STEP (Supporting Trusted Engagement and Partnership) Up for Ag,” a pre-competitive initiative designed to strengthen the capacity…

News September 18

Holiday Sales Predictions Vary, but One Thing is Clear — AI will be a Winner

Sales forecasts from Deloitte and Salesforce predict relatively rosy sales this holiday season, but not everyone is predicting a blockbuster holiday — and to be sure, there are reasons for…

Features September 18

How Digital Wallets and Embedded Finance are Reinventing Retail CX

Retail is evolving faster than ever — and the checkout is where it all comes together. For merchants competing in a saturated landscape, the ability to offer a seamless, secure…

Executive Viewpoints September 18

A Better Return on Returns: How Data is Redefining B2B Resale Strategies

Gone are the days when retailers relied on spreadsheets, emails and phone calls to offload customer returns and excess inventory into the secondary market. Today, the process of how this…

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