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What Cyber Week 2025 Revealed — and How Merchants Should Prepare for 2026

Cyber Week 2025 didn’t feel frantic — it felt unusually focused. Shoppers arrived confident, prepared and clear about…

Executive Viewpoints December 9
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Pacsun to Make International Brick-and-Mortar Debut in Dubai

Pacsun will open its first store outside the U.S. early next year at Mall of the Emirates in…

News December 3
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Albertsons Introduces Agentic AI Shopping Assistant

Albertsons has launched its AI shopping assistant, designed to execute complex tasks such as providing “fridge cleaner” recipes…

News December 3
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Why Word-of-Mouth, not Points, is the New Loyalty Currency for Retail

As consumers, we’ve been told for years that to be considered ‘loyal,’ we must collect and redeem points…

Executive Viewpoints December 3
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Cyber Week Recap: Online Sales Climb 5%, In-Store Shopper Visits Increase 3%

While Black Friday was once known as the day for in-person shopping (complete with lining up at 4…

Features December 2
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Live Shopping isn’t Dead. It’s Just Different.

Based on the past five years of analysts’ predictions, one would think that 2023, after a period of…

Executive Viewpoints December 2
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Telling Your Brand Story Through In-Store Experiences

Today’s shoppers aren’t just buying products. They’re buying into values, looking for brands that reflect who they are…

Executive Viewpoints December 1
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Inside the ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend with a Local California Gift Shop

Chuck out your white and silver holiday décor, because this year it’s shaping up to be a “Ralph…

Features November 26
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H&M Brings Pre-Loved Assortment to Beverly Hills with New Concept Store

H&M has opened its newest concept store in Beverly Hills, Calif., featuring fashion-forward womenswear and H&M Pre-Loved, the…

News November 24
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