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How Data and AI are Driving More Sustainable Retail Sourcing

Consumers’ calls for sustainability have never been louder. A record 78% of consumers now say sustainability is important,…

Executive Viewpoints June 14
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Raising the Bar: A Grocer’s Guide to Dominating Alcohol Sales in a Drizly-Free Market

And, just like that, Drizly is out. As of March 2024, the departure of what was once the…

Executive Viewpoints June 13
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It’s Time to Embrace Mobile-First Retail

Omnichannel planning is widely recognised as the contemporary, effective and optimal approach to coordinating digital media. We all…

Executive Viewpoints June 12
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In Retail Real Estate, Smaller Spaces See Big Demand

“Less is more” appears to be the new mantra for retailers and QSRs when it comes to square…

Features June 12
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#RICE24: Where Authenticity and Vulnerability Took Center Stage

Retail industry events are typically designed to showcase the brands and executives that have it all figured out:…

Features June 11
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#RICE24: For Rebecca Minkoff, ‘Nothing Beats Meeting Your Customer Face to Face’

Since Rebecca Minkoff began her entrepreneurial journey in the early 2000s, the number of ways for brands to…

Features June 10
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Marketing Reset: How to Reach Customers Without Third-Party Cookies

The era of third-party cookies is at an end. In January, Google Chrome restricted third-party cookies for 1%…

Executive Viewpoints June 10
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#RICE24 Keynote: Why Culture, not Demographics, can Be a Brand’s ‘Biggest Cheat Code’

It can be difficult for executives immersed in the business of retail to appreciate the cultural significance of…

Features June 6
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How Brands can Drive Sales with Innovative Textiles

As consumers become increasingly proactive and sophisticated when it comes to their health, they are more interested in…

Executive Viewpoints June 3
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