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Social Media Shopping: Overcoming the Trust Gap

Social ecommerce is reshaping online retail, blending the reach of social media with the convenience of in-app purchasing.…

Executive Viewpoints July 9
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Tariffs, Inflation and the New Loyalty Challenge: How Retailers Can Win in a Volatile Trade Era

Retailers are facing a fresh wave of disruption. The economic uncertainty of a new tariff regime, coupled with…

Executive Viewpoints July 8
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Salesforce Global Holiday Forecast: AI Will Drive $1.6 Trillion in In-Store Sales

AI already has affected shopping habits for large numbers of consumers, and its ability to make hyper-personalized product…

Features July 2
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Lululemon Lawsuit Claims Costco Sells Low-Price Dupes that Infringe on its Patents

Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco alleging that the warehouse retailer sells low-cost athleisure apparel knockoffs that…

News July 2
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Private Labels Evolve into Destination Brands, Primed for Growth Amid Tariffs

As private labels and store brands have evolved over the last decade, the stigma of the “cheap, alternative,…

Executive Viewpoints July 2
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Kimberly Shenk of Novi Connect talks brand trust and transparency in this week's episode of Retail Remix.

Listen Now: The Trust Deficit — Brand Transparency & the New Rules of Retail

It used to be that if you had established a strong brand name, you could count on consumers’…

Features July 2
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Beyond the Registry: Rethinking the Path to Purchase for Modern Parents

The baby registry used to be the cornerstone of preparing for parenthood. Expecting parents would walk into a…

Executive Viewpoints July 1
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The Six Trends Quickly Reshaping the Payments Industry in 2025

There’s never been a more exciting time in the world of payments. Innovation is happening at breakneck speed,…

Executive Viewpoints June 30
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Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher wore the Berghaus Meru jacket onstage in Oslo in 1997. This year, he modeled the Trango on behalf of the brand.

British Outdoor Brand Berghaus Launches in North America in Time for Oasis Tour

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO). British outdoor apparel brand Berghaus started planning its North…

Features June 27
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