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Target Expands Levi’s Partnership to 1,000+ Stores

Target will bring denim styles from Levi Strauss & Co. to an additional 150 stores, reaching a total…

News February 23
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Bath & Body Works Store Debuts on Amazon

Bath & Body Works (B&BW) has launched an official store on Amazon, making its body care and home…

News February 20
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Ikea Plans 10 New U.S. Stores in 2026

Ikea U.S. will open a total of 10 new stores in 2026, including its first location in Oklahoma…

News February 19
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The Returns Blind Spot: Why Retailers Lose Customers After Checkout

Every holiday season, retailers pour resources into making their checkout experiences accessible. They audit shopping carts, test payment…

Executive Viewpoints February 19
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Express Tries to Impress with Launch of ‘Expressionists’ Creators’ Community

Express has introduced The Expressionists, a collective of cultural voices ranging from emerging influencers to established tastemakers and…

News February 18
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Consumer Research: Mass Retailers’ 79% Grocery Penetration Matches Traditional Supermarkets for First Time

Affordability challenges are reshaping U.S. consumer buying habits for grocery shopping, according to the latest Dunnhumby Consumer Trends…

Features February 18
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Are Traditional Recipes Dead?

Cookbooks are piling up in thrift stores, and recipe cards are gathering dust on closet shelves. What were…

Executive Viewpoints February 18
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AI Isn’t the End of In-Store

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently made headlines for telling investors he believes AI will accelerate the decline of brick-and-mortar stores.…

Executive Viewpoints February 17
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Uber Eats Launches Beta Version of AI-Powered Shopping Helper at Albertsons, Kroger and CVS

Uber Eats has introduced Cart Assistant, an AI-powered feature designed to help consumers build grocery baskets in seconds…

News February 12
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