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When AI Answers Everything, Loyalty is Your Brand’s Insurance Policy

Imagine typing “best summer dresses for wedding under $150” into Google and instead of the usual list of…

Executive Viewpoints September 22
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Sephora Launches Platform for Creator-Curated Digital Storefronts

Sephora has debuted My Sephora Storefront, an affiliate platform that gives U.S. influencers a new opportunity to build…

News September 19
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Holiday Sales Predictions Vary, but One Thing is Clear — AI will be a Winner

Sales forecasts from Deloitte and Salesforce predict relatively rosy sales this holiday season, but not everyone is predicting…

Features September 18
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How Digital Wallets and Embedded Finance are Reinventing Retail CX

Retail is evolving faster than ever — and the checkout is where it all comes together. For merchants…

Executive Viewpoints September 18
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Secondhand Makes a Statement at NY Fashion Week (with a Little Help from Ebay)

Vintage pre-loved looks cropped up on runways across New York Fashion Week this year, including those of Altuzarra,…

News September 16
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David’s Bridal to Take on Full Production and Retail Operations of Vera Wang Bride

Vera Wang, a designer synonymous with wedding dresses, and David’s Bridal have expanded their relationship, with the vertically…

News September 12
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What U.S. Retailers can Learn from China’s Social Commerce Success

In Q1 this year, Chinese retailer Pop Mart saw market capitalization surge to nearly $40 billion, outpacing established global…

Executive Viewpoints September 12
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How Brands are Rethinking Pricing Strategy Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Brands are being squeezed like never before. On one hand, federal trade policy is causing the price of…

Executive Viewpoints September 11
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Listen Now: The Experience Equation — What Retailers Need to Get Right

We live in an age of instant discovery, with the world available at our fingertips. And yet, despite…

Features September 10
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