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Inside the Online Bookstore Building a ‘Model for Small Businesses to Compete with Amazon’

As its power and reach have grown, countless companies have tried to take on Amazon, but few have…

Features November 9
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Mirakl's CEO talks about how marketplaces are changing the power dynamics in ecommerce.

Mirakl CEO: Marketplaces are ‘Arming the Rebellion’ of Traditional Retail Against Big Tech

Not too long ago, marketplaces were something of a joke among the ranks of legacy retailers, easily brushed…

Features November 8
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Claire's CMO Kristin Patrick shared an exclusive view of the retailer's growing IP universe, which has ShimmerVille at the center, and includes the metaverse, social, OOH, stores and more.

How Claire’s New IP Universe Started in the Metaverse

Claire’s relevance was waning in the late 2010s as the shopping malls where so many of its stores…

Features November 7
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Princess Polly has a holistic vision for global growth that extends across digital and physical channels. At the center of this strategy is its vision for sustainability, which now includes measurable goals.

How Princess Polly Balances Sustainability and On-Trend Style

2023 was a critical year in Princess Polly’s growth story. After a successful partnership with Pacsun, the fashion…

Features November 6
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Anthropologie CMO: ‘Digital is not a Channel, Platform or Tech — it’s a Business Driver’

It’s a common marketer’s dilemma: how do you expand your brand’s appeal beyond its core customers? The specific…

Features November 3
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Q&A with the co-author of the new book "Omnichannel Retail"

Exclusive Q&A: Stores Should Become a ‘Digital Mosaic of Attraction’

It might sound strange to say this about a place where some 80% of transactions actually take place,…

Features November 1
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Retailers are expected to be more conservative with holiday hiring. By focusing on associate engagement and empowerment, they can ensure success.

6 Keys to Empowering Store Associates During the Holiday Season

This is Part 2 of The Holiday Readiness Series, which will feature tactical tips and takeaways from experts…

Features October 31
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Does the ‘New’ Bed Bath & Beyond Have the Right Formula for Success?

Update 10/27/23 — Overstock has filed paperwork with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to officially change…

Features October 27
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As the stress of the holiday season reaches its peak, retailers need to focus on the employee experience (EX) to fulfill their brand promise.

Want to Have Great CX This Holiday Season? Focus on Employee Experience First

This is Part 1 of The Holiday Readiness Series, which will feature tactical tips and takeaways from experts…

Features October 25
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