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Nurturing Influencers: How Adore Me, Walmart and Express Support Creators

The creator economy is worth approximately $104.2 billion, according to CBInsights, and that growth is poised to continue,…

Features November 8
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Beautycounter's new CCO is bringing Amazon learnings to scale the DTC skincare brand.

How Beautycounter’s New CCO is Using Amazon Learnings to Scale the Brand

Kara Trousdale was the woman to know during the pandemic — she managed the consumables supply chain business…

Features November 7
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CRM for Brick-and-Mortar Businesses: How Virtual Queueing Software Provides Valuable Customer Insights

We live in a data-driven age, and nowhere is data more important for your business than in your…

Executive Viewpoints November 7
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Fear of Follower Drop-Off, Creative Burnout and Ever-Changing Platform Requirements Negatively Influence Influencers

“Authenticity” has become much more than a buzzword in retail, where brand loyalty is proving fragile. In fact,…

Features November 1
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Cross-border B2B platform help smaller retailer source sustainable products from other markets besides China.

How Qalara is Bringing the ‘Inherently Eco-Friendly’ Products of South Asia to the World

Aditi Pany grew up in India, the daughter of a first-generation entrepreneur (her father manufactured telephone exchanges) and…

Features October 26
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Exclusive Q&A: Fast Break for High-End Sneaker Marketplace The Edit LDN

Sneakers are designed for moving quickly, and the same could certainly be said of The Edit LDN, a…

Features October 24
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Inside AEO’s Inaugural ESG Report: A Blueprint for a Better World 

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has invested heavily in winning the hearts, minds and dollars of Gen Z…

Features October 18
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How Carter’s is Committing to People, Planet and Product

Social impact, brand purpose and environmental influence are all driving decisions for consumers and employees alike. In a…

Features October 17
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Amazon Fall Prime Day prompts early kickoff to holiday shopping.

Amazon’s Fall Prime Day Sets the Tone for the Holidays — Discounts and Early Shopping

Amazon sold more than 100 million items during its first-ever fall Prime sales event — nothing to sneeze…

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