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Walgreens Exec: Operational Excellence Makes 1-Hour Delivery Promise a Reality

Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they…

Features July 25
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Brooks Running is furthering its sustainability efforts through new partnerships with Trove and TrusTrace.

Brooks Running Speeds Up Sustainability Efforts with New Resale, Supply Chain Traceability Initiatives

Performance running footwear and apparel company Brooks Running has launched two new initiatives to enhance its sustainability efforts…

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The new Coachtopia pop-up in NYC's SoHo will tout a calendar of programming designed to bring the brand's core principles to life.

Coachtopia Pop-Up Opens in SoHo NYC

Coach has unveiled a new Coachtopia store experience in New York City’s SoHo. The pop-up, which is inspired…

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Now that the hype has died down, many are questioning the long-term value of Threads, especially for brands and retailers.

Unraveling Threads: The Hot New Social Network or a Flash in the Pan?

Since its launch on July 5, Threads has taken the media world by storm. To say the reviews…

Features July 21
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3 Technologies That Are Transforming the Ecommerce Experience

Flat. Boring. Uninspiring. These are words often used to describe ecommerce sites, despite the rapid evolution of digital…

Features July 21
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Struggling with Associate Engagement? Follow These 3 Tips

According to a 2022 analysis, the turnover rate for hourly in-store retail positions is 75.8%. In addition, 63%…

Features July 19
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Retailers need to be prepared to offer a significant amount of "shelf space" to ads if they want to have successful retail media offerings.

Exec Q&A: ‘Retailers Can’t Build a Billion-Dollar Media Business if they Don’t Want to Show Ads’

Conversations around retail media of late have tended to focus on the “external opportunity” — that is, chances…

Features July 19
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How Collars & Co. Used Multiple Data Sets to Optimize its First Physical Location

The power of omnichannel retailing is well documented: even primarily DTC companies are realizing that they can benefit…

Features July 17
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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…

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