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Gen Z, in Their Own Words: What They Really Want from Brands and Retailers

Gen Z is arguably one of the most in-demand, and yet most elusive, generations of our time. While…

Features September 15
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How Calpak’s Test-and-Learn Approach is Helping the Travel Brand Conquer Livestreaming

[Editor’s Note: For a deeper dive into the current state of livestream shopping in the U.S., check out…

Features September 14
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Livestreaming in the U.S. has failed to take off the problem is platform, not the format.

Livestreaming in the U.S. isn’t Dead, it’s Just Happening in the Wrong Place 

[Editor’s Note: Check out this feature on travel brand Calpak for an inside look at one brand that…

Features September 13
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DTC Brand Aims to Make Furniture Shopping ‘Easy Like Sunday Morning’

Anyone who has purchased furniture for their office, apartment or home would agree it can be a long,…

Features September 12
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The D2 Summit: Where Finance and Tech Leaders Can Tackle Web 3.0

Corporate executives are prioritizing digital transformation — even ahead of tackling market and economic instability and accelerating growth…

News September 9
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Survey: Consumers Want Easy Access to Apparel Sustainability Info

The apparel industry’s enormous global environmental impact has made it a primary focus of sustainability efforts, and consumers…

Features September 9
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Execs from Aerie, Coach, Forever 21 to Demystify Gen Z at NYC Event

Gen Z had $360 billion in disposable income in 2021 and this demographic’s spending power is always growing.…

News September 2
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Athleta Enters Intimates as Category Slated to Reach $16.2B by 2026

Athleta Enters Intimates as Category Slated to Reach $16.2B by 2026

The Gap Inc. Athleta activewear brand has added an intimates category with the debut of its Rituals collection.…

News September 2
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Survey: 87% of Consumers Doubt Influencers Use Products They Promote

The size of the global influencer marketing market has more than doubled since 2019, to $16.4 billion in…

Features September 1
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