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How Kids Foot Locker Inspires Gen Alpha…from TikTok to the Metaverse

While many brands and retailers are focusing on engaging Gen Z, Gen Alpha is slowly creeping into the…

Features August 17
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6 Lessons from Parachute’s Growth as an Omnichannel Lifestyle Brand

Since its inception in 2014, Parachute has aimed to provide comfortable, high-quality home products at an affordable price…

Features August 11
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NRF: Electronics and Demographic Changes Drive Back-to-School Spending Trends

The 2022 back-to-school season will likely avoid being negatively impacted by the weight of inflation, according to data…

Features August 5
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Why Experience, Story and Video Are Key Sales Drivers in Chinese Cross-Border Commerce

Chinese cross-border commerce has been a hot topic, and it’s becoming potentially even hotter as major retailers prepare…

Features July 29
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How Build-a-Bear’s Pandemic Shift Created Long-Term Omnichannel Opportunity

How Build-A-Bear’s Pandemic Shift Created Long-Term Omnichannel Opportunity

The pandemic threatened the livelihood of brick-and-mortar retailers, especially those with a strong presence in shopping malls. But…

Features July 15
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Walmart's debut of AR try-on for furniture is one of several moves AR moves the retail giant has made recently.

Why Walmart is Doubling Down on Augmented Reality

Augmented reality tech is nothing new — in fact, it’s been around since 1968 (surprising, right?). And yet,…

Features July 12
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Ecommerce spinoffs were all the rage in 2021 among activist investors but market conditions have dampened that enthusiasm.

Macy’s vs. HBC: Two Different Takes on the Ecommerce Spinoff

Shareholder activists are nothing new — some sources credit Warren Buffet’s mentor Jeff Gramm as the first activist…

Features June 23
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Ritual Makes its Commitment to Transparency Literal With Flagship Store

Making the leap from a DTC brand to having a physical presence can be a smart move for…

Features June 22
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Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Vision & Virtuosity,’ Featuring AR Try-On Tech, Debuts at Saatchi London

Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Vision & Virtuosity,’ Featuring AR Try-On Tech, Debuts at Saatchi London

Tiffany & Co. has launched “Vision & Virtuosity,” an exhibition featuring 400 objects from its archives at the…

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