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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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Inside Walmart's strategy to address the needs of small businesses.

How Walmart is Helping Small Businesses ‘Stay in Stock and in Control’

In many communities across America, the local Walmart is a neighborhood hub. Now the company has set its…

Features July 13
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The global commerce opportunity is clear, but should every brand make moves? Answer these five strategic questions before you act.

Ready to Go Global? Ask These 5 Questions First

In 2024, retail sales worldwide are expected to reach $30.6 trillion, a 4.3% increase over 2023 and the…

Features July 11
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CIO Q&A: Lessons and Priorities from Aldo Group’s Companywide Digital Transformation

Customer-focused digital transformation is important for any retail business, but the pandemic-induced volatility and fast pace of change…

Features June 13
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For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless product designs and emphasis on high-quality, sustainable materials — conditions that led to a steady 25% year-over-year growth rate since 2016. Then the brand went viral during the pandemic thanks to its eco-friendly handcrafted face masks, which helped Graf Lantz expand its customer base 14X over the past three years.

Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless…

Features May 23
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Touchland has set a powerful foundation for growth by investing in data. Using NetSuite ERP, the brand is able to better manage and analyze business performance.

How Touchland Uses Data to Drive Brand Expansion

A strong foundation supports the DTC brand’s booming business across all channels

Features May 18
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SHEIN’s Head of Strategy on Setting (and Achieving) Firmer ESG Goals

Since its inception in 2008, SHEIN has become one of the retail industry’s most remarkable growth stories, but…

Features May 9
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AI in Retail: We had Questions; Human Experts (not ChatGPT) Provided the Answers

Editor’s note: This is the fifth and final article in our series on AI in retail (though we’ll…

Features April 11
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Pandora is working with SAP to revamp its resource planning and as a result its customer experience.

How Data and Tech Power Jewelry Brand Pandora’s Mission to ‘Give a Voice to People’s Loves’

Digital transformation isn’t easy for any brand, but for Pandora, with its 40 years of history and more…

Features April 10
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