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Tech, Talent, and Partner Innovation is the Secret Sauce for Retailers to Stay Competitive

Put mildly, it has been a challenging few years for retailers. A historic pandemic with a double-whammy of…

Executive Viewpoints January 19
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The Reality of AI in Retail: Executives Break Down Opportunities, Challenges at NRF

The rumor that every NRF speaker was contractually obligated to mention artificial intelligence (AI) at least once per…

Features January 18
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The Power of Play: Using Gamification to Elevate Retail Apps

Mobile apps have become a critical customer engagement channel for retailers as they try to create and capture…

Executive Viewpoints January 18
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During the NRF Big Show, Drew Barrymore shared the lessons she has learned growing the Beautiful by Drew Brand, which is sold exclusively at Walmart.

How Drew Barrymore Embraces the Intersection of Accessibility, Affordability and Innovation

Actress, producer and TV personality Drew Barrymore can certainly afford premium kitchen and home items — and she…

Features January 17
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The Pet Food Market is Changing: Grab it by the Paws

The relationship between dogs and humans can be traced as far back as 30,000 years ago. But our…

Executive Viewpoints January 17
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NRF Gen Z Panel: A Group Defined by its Contradictions

If you want to understand Gen Z (and that’s pretty important for any business that wants to grow),…

Features January 16
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Does Personalization Always Improve CX? It Depends on Your Customers

Personalized experiences are one of the foundation stones of great customer experience, according to conventional wisdom. But is…

Executive Viewpoints January 16
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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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