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Retail Executives’ 2026 Legislative Wish List
2025 was a demonstration, if any were needed, of the enormous impact that governmental actions can have on…
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The Times Square ball has dropped, the champagne has gone flat and the New Year’s resolutions are…wavering, but…
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UPDATE: TikTok Parent Agrees to Sell U.S. Operations to Investor Group
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What Cyber Week 2025 Revealed — and How Merchants Should Prepare for 2026
Cyber Week 2025 didn’t feel frantic — it felt unusually focused. Shoppers arrived confident, prepared and clear about…
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For years, brands have invested billions to perfect their online storefronts. Every pixel calibrated, every checkout flow streamlined,…
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American Eagle Taps Martha Stewart as Holiday Campaign Hostess
Following its controversial ads featuring the actress Sydney Sweeney this past summer, American Eagle has opted for a…
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