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Branded podcasts are becoming an increasingly popular marketing vehicle for retailers.

The Rise of the Branded Podcast: How and Why Retailers are Creating Their Own Shows

Nearly 125 million Americans now listen to podcasts monthly, according to eMarketer. Perhaps more importantly, Insider Intelligence estimates…

Features October 11
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The Independent has teamed up with Bolt to let readers buy products on its site.

How One UK Publication Captures Shoppers at the Point of Inspiration

British newspaper The Independent has always been a bit of a rebel. Founded in 1986 despite skepticism about…

Features October 7
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Pop-Up Strategies to Create Unique Consumer Journeys for Long-term Success

Pop-Up Strategies That Power Unique Shopper Journeys

Despite their temporary nature, pop-up shops are intended to make a lasting impression on visitors through offering extraordinary…

Features October 5
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Goodwill has entered the online resale space with a new marketplace.

‘OG’ Reseller Goodwill Wants a Piece of the Online Action

Before “resale,” there was “thrifting.” And before Poshmark, ThredUP, Facebook Marketplace and even eBay were a twinkle in…

Features October 4
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As Cannabis Goes Mainstream, Opportunity Grows for Traditional Retailers

Cannabis is in growth mode: the industry posted sales between $24.5 and $27 billion in 2021 and reached…

Features September 30
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Google unveils new features to make shopping easier directly from search

Google Aims to Make Shopping Online More Natural, Visual

“Natural” was the word of the day at Google’s third annual SearchOn event, where the tech giant unveiled…

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New Snap study shows that AR is being used more often for more utilitarian purposes.

How Rising AR Adoption is Driving Snap’s Commerce Strategy

When Snapchat first hit the scene back in 2011 it was an instantaneous hit with younger audiences because…

Features September 28
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How Eyebuydirect Doubled Sales Since the Pandemic, Thanks to Both Technology and Trend-Watching

Eyebuydirect has focused on expansion during a period when many retailers are scaling back operations, including nearly doubling…

Features September 26
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Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores at the 2022 Amazon Accelerate conference.

Amazon’s Counterintuitive Next Big Move — Helping Brands Sell Off Amazon

With 2 million third-party sellers accounting for more than half of its retail revenue, Amazon’s relationship with the…

Features September 23
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