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Shein Designer Incubator Program Showcases Sustainable Fashions

Shein has handpicked six U.S.-based designers to develop the first apparel collections for the EvoluSHEIN by Design program,…

News September 25
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Can Nearshoring Prevent the Next Supply Chain Crisis?

Just as you don’t start worrying about your hot water heater’s performance until you get shocked by an…

Features September 25
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Workers are increasingly prioritizing mental health. Now is the time for retail leaders to display their vulnerability.

To Tackle Workforce Issues, Retail Leaders Need to Display Their Vulnerability

With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into…

Editor's Perspective September 22
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Uniqlo Charity T-Shirt Project Raises $4.77 Million for Global Peace Activities

Coinciding with the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, Uniqlo reported that its Peace for All charity…

News September 21
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Treat, no Trick: NRF Forecasts Halloween Spending will Hit Record $12.2 Billion

Total spending on Halloween is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year, up from 2022’s record…

News September 21
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From Crocs to Madewell and Kendra Scott, more brands are taking creative approaches to product collabs in order to meet marketing and sales goals.

Harnessing Collaborations to Drive Brand, Product and Revenue Results

While collaborations have always been part of the brand marketing playbook, the multiple facets (and attendant hype) generated…

Features September 21
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Timex Decides It’s Time for a Circular Program for Watches

Timex will seek to keep watches “on wrists and out of landfills” with the debut of its Timex…

News September 20
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Real-World Reminders Can Make CTV Ads More Impactful

We’ve all heard the stats about the thousands of marketing messages the average consumer is exposed to weekly,…

Executive Viewpoints September 20
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Mastercard predicts a solid holiday shopping season with 3.7% growth.

Mastercard Forecasts ‘Solid’ Holiday as Consumers ‘Recoup Their Power’

This holiday season, U.S. retail sales from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 (excluding automotive) are forecast to increase…

News September 19
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