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Image from Pacsun's fall campaign.

Pacsun Taps Pinterest to Drive Home Fall Campaign: ‘Better in Baggy’

This fall, things are going to get baggy, at least according to Pacsun and its consumer community, The…

News July 19
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Old Navy is offering a one-year moneyback guarantee on its school uniforms.

Old Navy Offers ‘Kid-Proof’ Guarantee on School Uniform Styles

Old Navy is offering a one-year, money-back guarantee for uniform styles purchased during back-to-school season. The retailer will…

News July 27
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Walmart will offer sensory-friendly hours this BTS season.

Walmart to Offer Sensory-Friendly Shopping Periods During BTS Season

Walmart will offer “sensory-friendly” hours for customers with sensory disabilities on designated days throughout the back-to-school shopping season.…

News July 19
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NRF: Electronics Will Drive Back-to-School Spending to Record $41.5 Billion

Consumers are expected to spend a record $41.5 billion on back-to-school (BTS) shopping this year, up from $36.9…

News July 14
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Virtual influencer Miquela will help PacSun promote its back-to-school and holiday offerings.

PacSun Taps Virtual Influencer for BTS, Holiday Campaigns

PacSun has teamed up with a new kind of spokesperson for its back-to-school and holiday 2022 marketing campaigns…

News August 15
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NRF: Electronics and Demographic Changes Drive Back-to-School Spending Trends

The 2022 back-to-school season will likely avoid being negatively impacted by the weight of inflation, according to data…

Features August 5
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Retailers: Leverage Customer Data to Navigate Lower Spending Due to Inflation

Retailers: Leverage Customer Data to Navigate Lower Spending Due to Inflation

The global financial shocks that started in 2020 have accelerated in 2022, with causes ranging from Russia’s invasion…

Features June 28
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How Ecommerce Retailers Can Prepare Now for Back-to-School 2022

The 2022 back-to-school (BTS) season could be the most “normal” since the start of the pandemic, with even…

Executive Viewpoints June 23
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Want to Know the Holiday Season’s Top Trends? Look at Back-to-School for Insight

Back-to-school surveys across the retail sector point to a strong season, spurred by pent-up consumer demand.   Deloitte indicated that parents’ projected…

Features August 19
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