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PwC Back-to-School Survey: To Stretch Their Budgets, 37% of Parents will Only Buy Items on Sale

A back-to-school (BTS) spending survey conducted in May by PwC has some good news for retailers: shoppers are…

Features June 27
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Resale Leaders Applaud New Congressional Recommerce Caucus

Major resellers including Etsy, Poshmark, Ebay and Depop, along with industry group American Circular Textiles, are expressing their…

News June 26
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Make Your Store Influencer-Ready: Design Choices that Drive Foot Traffic and Social Engagement

The power of social media influencers is impossible to ignore in today’s digital age, with over half of…

Executive Viewpoints June 25
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Retail is Finally Conversational, but Most Brands Aren’t Ready

For years, ecommerce has been stuck in a transactional rut. Shoppers type in a keyword, scroll through product…

Executive Viewpoints June 23
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Build a Successful CPG Loyalty Program with These 5 Tips

In the ultra-competitive market for consumer packaged goods (CPG), brand loyalty programs play a crucial role in differentiating…

Executive Viewpoints June 20
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Listen Now: Lessons from the World’s Top Brands — Apple, Amazon, Costco and More

Every company knows that their brand is important, but just how important can be hard to quantify. That…

Features June 18
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How B&H’s Focus on Serving Customers Led to an Unlikely Endeavor — Hosting a Free Expo

Today on Manhattan’s West side, thousands of people are funneling into the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for…

Features June 17
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How Tech Retailers can Turn Overstock into Sustainable Profit

According to IHL Group, overstock costs retail businesses $562 billion. These warehouses filled with surplus products aren’t just…

Executive Viewpoints June 17
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Williamsburg’s the Spot for Third NYC-Area Nordstrom ‘Local’ Store

Nordstrom will open its third Nordstrom Local store in the New York City area later this month, debuting…

News June 16
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