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Beyond the ‘New Year, New You’ Marketing Cliché: How Inspirational Commerce Can Reignite the Shopping Flame

“New year, new you,” is a slightly hackneyed marketing trope, but it is still true that consumers are,…

Executive Viewpoints January 15
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Aldi Eliminates Plastic Bags, Pledges to Switch to Natural Refrigerants by 2035

Aldi has completely eliminated plastic shopping bags from its 2,300+ U.S. stores, a move that the company estimates…

News January 11
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NRF 2024 Preview: Hear From Top Execs at Levi’s, Ulta Beauty, FedEx — and Magic Johnson

Tens of thousands of retail professionals from all over the world will fill New York City’s Javits Center…

Features January 11
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In an exclusive interview, Executive Design Director of KTGY Phil Otto shares how cultural anthropology can drive innovation in store design.

Design Exec: Understanding Human Nature is ‘Terra Firma’ in a Fast-Changing Retail Industry

Phil Otto considers himself a bit of a nomad. He works remotely on a small farm in Ohio,…

News January 10
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Real-Life ‘E.l.f.-Pinching’ Inspires True Crime Mockumentary

E.l.f. Cosmetics are apparently so highly prized that they push otherwise law-abiding citizens into stealing — well, “unauthorized…

News January 9
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Albertsons Hosts Competition for Emerging Natural and Specialty Brands

Albertsons is accepting applications for its second annual Innovation Launchpad competition, seeking up-and-coming specialty and natural brands representing…

News January 8
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Why Personalization Can Survive the Loss of Third-Party Cookies

Personalization is at something of a crossroads. The New Year saw a key step in the coming deprecation…

Features January 5
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Deloitte research reveals that in addition to financial perks, consumers expect unique services and experiences from loyalty programs.

Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts (77%) and…

Features January 2
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How Retailers can use Digital Product Strategy to Improve CX and Fuel Growth

With the decline in high street spending and increased online competition from ecommerce stores, companies in the retail…

Executive Viewpoints January 2
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