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#RICE24 Keynote: Why Culture, not Demographics, can Be a Brand’s ‘Biggest Cheat Code’

It can be difficult for executives immersed in the business of retail to appreciate the cultural significance of…

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5 Questions to Ask Before Using Big Tech’s Gen AI Advertising Tools

Much has been made about the “AI arms race” between countries (primarily the U.S. and China), but in…

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Reese's omnichannel approach, driven by its sales, marketing, and human insights teams, made its partnership with the NCAA a true slam dunk.

How Reese’s Made its NCAA Partnership an Omnichannel Slam Dunk

Tasty snacks are non-negotiable for any successful sports-themed gathering. Six-foot subs, chips and chicken wings are staples; in…

Features June 3
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Millennials and Gen Zers are not afraid to spend on their "fur babies," so Yuppy Puppy developed a physical space brimming with luxe touches to resonate.

How Yuppy Puppy is Creating a Luxe Space Pet Parents Love

Features May 29
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KIKI World is a community-driven commerce platform that allows consumers to vote on which beauty products are manufactured.

How One Beauty Brand is Making Community-Powered Commerce a Reality

Editor’s Note: As the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) nears, we’re highlighting recent coverage of some of the speakers and…

Features May 24
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How Michaels Reconfigured its Fulfillment Models to Dramatically Enhance Ship-From-Store Performance

Michaels had a major ecommerce ship-from-store challenge. It’s not that this fulfillment method wasn’t popular — the arts…

Features May 20
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The hands-free shoe brand is extending its stay in SoHo after a successful weekend for its pop-up shop. Get all the details on the store design and experience.

UPDATE: Kizik Opens Permanent Stores in Mall of America and King of Prussia Following Successful NYC Pop-Up

[Update from 5/07/2024] Following Kizik’s announcement that it would be extending the duration of its New York City’s…

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An Amazon Just Walk Out stadium store.

Amazon May be Pulling Just Walk Out from its Stores, but Autonomous Retail is Booming in Other Arenas

This is the second part of our two-part series, “From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous…

Features May 9
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Despite ongoing ecommerce revenue growth, Contentsquare's Digital Experience Benchmark reveals that ecommerce site engagement has dropped.

Contentsquare CMO Reveals Why Brands’ Best Acquisition Strategy is a Retention Strategy

Ecommerce sales are expected to hit $6.3 trillion in 2024 and continue to grow steadily through 2027, according…

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