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DoorDash Acquires Deliveroo For $3.9B, but That’s Only Part of the Story

DoorDash has acquired the UK-based delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 billion. It’s a big deal that will significantly…

News May 6
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Due to the success of its Fifth Avenue Club concept, Saks Fifth Avenue plans to open more standalone locations this year, bringing its total count to 20 across the U.S.

Saks Fifth Avenue Expands Club Concept to More Luxury Resorts and Hotels

Saks Fifth Avenue is doubling down on its luxury personal shopping and styling service, The Fifth Avenue Club.…

News June 28
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A New Take on ‘Native Retail’: Boutique Hotel Chain Mint House Lets Travelers Shop Their Stay

It’s an experience common to almost every traveler — you stay at a hotel and fall in love…

Features April 18
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Under Armour Appoints Hospitality Veteran as President and CEO

Under Armour Appoints Hospitality Veteran as President and CEO

Under Armour has appointed Marriott International President Stephanie Linnartz as its President, CEO and member of its board…

News December 22
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Why Kate Hudson’s DTC Wellness Brand Chose Bluestone Lane for In-Store Debut

We’ve all heard that consumers are now looking more closely at brands’ missions and values before they buy…

Features February 8
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Savvy Retailers Know That Storefronts Must Fulfill And Strengthen Digital Promises

I remember when the first wave of corporate web sites hit the Internet. Designers at the time were…

Executive Viewpoints December 12
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Why Retail And Hospitality Are Getting Personal

Technology has certainly shaped how we shop. Today’s retail and hospitality strategies reflect companies’ responses to ubiquitous consumer…

Executive Viewpoints December 19
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SmarterHQ Raises $13 Million To Expand Into New Verticals

SmarterHQ, maker of a customer personalization engine, has secured $13 million in funding. Spring Lake Equity led the…

News January 5
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Will West Elm’s Hotel Business Be A Hit?

As retailers attempt to differentiate their offerings from competitors’, they sometimes go to great lengths to try out…

Executive Viewpoints October 5
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