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Experiences to Remember: Changing In-Store Behavior and Reaching Consumers

Remember the age-old question: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear…

Executive Viewpoints September 25
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Retailers Focus on Early Sales, Expanded Assortments to Win Holiday 2024

With the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season (Amazon’s Fall Prime Day Oct. 8 and 9) just…

Features September 24
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Forrester Forecast: Online’s Share of U.S. Sales to Top 29% by 2029

Nearly three of every 10 purchases by American consumers will be made online by the end of this…

Features September 24
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Outdoor Retailer Fjällräven Launches Peer-to-Peer Resale Marketplace

Swedish outdoor apparel and gear retailer Fjällräven has launched Fjällräven Pre-Loved, a peer-to-peer resale marketplace powered by Archive…

News September 23
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The FTC says that social media and streaming services have been engaging in widespread online surveillance.

FTC Accuses Social Media Services of ‘Vast’ User Surveillance, Lax Privacy Protections

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a damning new report on the data collection and use practices…

News September 20
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Poshmark Streamlines Coachtopia Product Resale with Digital ID Integration

Coachtopia, the Coach sub-brand dedicated to circularity in fashion, has partnered with resale marketplace Poshmark and digital ID…

News September 19
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JCPenney Joins Syndication Network to Amplify User-Generated Content

JCPenney has joined the Bazaarvoice Visual Syndication Network, which allows for end-to-end management of user-generated content (UGC) within…

News September 18
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The Athlete’s Foot Brings New HQ and Community-Focused Flagship to Atlanta

The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) has opened its new corporate headquarters, flagship location and community center on Monroe Drive…

News September 17
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The members of Ulta Beauty’s inaugural Joy Council.

Ulta Enlists Wellness Experts to Help Address ‘America’s Joy Deficit’

Last year, after Ulta Beauty conducted research that revealed a “joy deficit” among Americans, the brand responded with…

News September 16
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