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NRF Forecasts Nearly $850 Billion in Returns in 2025, Slight Decrease from 2024

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is forecasting a 15.8% return rate in 2025, totaling $849.9 billion, according to…

News October 15
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The Widening Gap Between Brand and Performance Marketing is Holding Retailers Back — and How to Fix It

The divide between brand and performance marketing is costing retailers revenue. Against today’s collapsed marketing funnel, the old…

Executive Viewpoints October 15
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Walmart and Sam's Club will join ChatGPT's Instant Checkout later this fall.

Walmart Becomes Latest Retailer to Join ChatGPT’s Instant Checkout

Walmart will join Shopify, Etsy and Salesforce in linking its online catalog with the new ChatGPT Instant Checkout,…

News October 14
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How Edible Brands Leverages Brick-and-Mortar in a Delivery-Centric Category

Edible Brands operates both corporate-owned and franchised Edible Arrangements stores, but these brick-and-mortar locations have a few key…

Features October 12
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How Retail CIOs can Cut IT Costs Without Stifling Innovation

Retail CIOs are no strangers to volatility. From pandemic-induced digital acceleration to supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer…

Executive Viewpoints October 10
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Gap Introduces Multi-Brand Affiliate and Advocacy Platform for Creators

Gap Inc. has launched a social media advocacy platform that will serve as a centralized hub for creators…

News October 9
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Rent-to-Own Retailer Aaron’s Data Centralization Cuts Customer Acquisition Costs 33%

The rent-to-own retail sector puts a new spin on the classic “need vs. want” consumer equation. It’s designed…

Features October 9
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Agentic Commerce Meets Retail ROI: How the Affiliate Model Powers the Future of AI-Led Shopping

When autonomous shopping agents start making product decisions on behalf of consumers at scale, the retail world will…

Executive Viewpoints October 9
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Ikea Parent Buys AI-Powered Logistics Solution to Enhance Home Delivery CX

Ingka Investments, the investment firm of Ikea parent company Ingka Group, has acquired U.S.-based logistics tech company Locus.…

News October 7
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