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RICE 2022: Why Target Brought a Touch of ‘Tar-zhay’ to Grocery Sales

Target was a model of agility during the pandemic, quickly expanding BOPIS and curbside pickup operations, and leveraging…

Features May 16
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Why Impression-Based TV Buying Will Unlock Huge Opportunities for Luxury Brands

The transition to impression-based buying in the TV space will rank among the most defining media trends of…

Executive Viewpoints May 16
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4 Major Trends Driving Success in Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing is not a new concept, but it’s enjoying newfound reach. According to Collabstr, even after climbing…

Executive Viewpoints May 13
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RICE 2022: 5 Things Everyone in Retail Should Know About the Metaverse

The first thing Cathy Hackl, Chief Metaverse Officer at Future Intelligence Group, wants people to know about the…

Features May 12
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RICE 2022 Keynote: How to Turn Word of Mouth Into a Mighty Marketing Weapon

As a marketing tool, word of mouth outperforms paid advertising on multiple levels, according to Jonah Berger, a…

Features May 12
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#RICE2022 Takes Chicago by storm this week.

The Place to Be: Retail Industry Converges on Chicago for #RICE22

Three conferences with 200+ top-notch speakers, two distinct expos and a whole host of activities — from networking…

Features May 10
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Home Depot Launches $150M VC Fund to Fuel Retail and Home Improvement Innovation

The Home Depot has introduced Home Depot Ventures, a $150 million venture capital fund designed for early-stage companies…

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Small Business Revenues are up, but New Challenges Emerge as Businesses Continue the Pandemic Comeback

Kabbage from American Express has been tracking recovery trends and the growth outlook of U.S. small businesses. Polling 563…

Executive Viewpoints May 2
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New research from Harris Poll and Google Cloud suggest consumers are shopping based on shared values more than ever.

Harris Poll: 82% of Consumers Want a Brand’s Values to Align with Their Own

While price continues to be a major factor in purchase considerations, shoppers are increasingly paying close attention to…

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