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Why Kate Hudson’s DTC Wellness Brand Chose Bluestone Lane for In-Store Debut

We’ve all heard that consumers are now looking more closely at brands’ missions and values before they buy…

Features February 8
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As Meta Flounders, Amazon and Google Prove it’s All About the Advertising

Amazon shares were up approximately 14% in after-hours trading on Thursday, Feb. 3 after the company reported some…

News February 4
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How Omnichannel Selling Can Directly Build Customer Loyalty

Improving customer experience and increasing customer engagement is the key to a sustainable and profitable retail enterprise. The…

Executive Viewpoints February 4
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Nordstrom Launches Branded Podcast Hosted by Retailer’s President

Nordstrom is jumping into the world of audio content with the launch of a new branded podcast, The…

News February 3
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How Community Commerce is Helping Angling App Fishbrain Cast a Wider Net

Fishing is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, and if you’re a fishing enthusiast (or know one)…

Features February 2
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What’s Missing in Digital Engagement? Consumer Behavioralist Says it’s Authentic Connection

Ken Hughes has become a fixture on the retail speaker circuit thanks to his in-depth research on consumer…

Features February 1
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Exclusive Q&A: Why ‘Search is the New Front Door to Our Stores’ at The Home Depot

As the starting point for so many shopper journeys, the search bar also represents the first potential fork…

Features January 31
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How AIOps Can Help Retailers Improve the Digital Experience

More than 2.14 billion global consumers are expected to buy goods and services online in 2021, according to…

Executive Viewpoints January 31
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NRF: For Every $1B in Sales, Retailers Incur $166M in Returns

Approximately 16.6% of all U.S. retail sales in 2021, or $761 billion in merchandise, will be returned this…

News January 28
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