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Katie Thomas, who leads the Kearney Consumer Institute, reveals the impact of "superfans," and how brands can cultivate fandom.

KCI Survey: Swifties, the BeyHive and BravoCon Demonstrate the Power of Superfans

“Brand fans” are definitely loyal customers, but not all loyal customers are brand fans — and for many…

Features March 11
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Lidl Names New Chief Commercial Officer and First-Ever Chief Customer Exec

Discount supermarket retailer Lidl U.S. has named four executives with extensive retail experience to top posts, including naming…

News March 8
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Aldi Plans to Add 800 New U.S. Stores by 2028

Discount grocer Aldi will invest more than $9 billion over the next five years on its national expansion…

News March 7
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Michaels has launched a new brand campaign and in-store selling activation to shine a spotlight on its MakerPlace by Michaels online marketplace.

Michaels Puts Makers in the Spotlight for New Ad Campaign, In-Store Selling Pilot

Michaels has launched a new brand campaign and in-store selling activation to shine a spotlight on its MakerPlace…

News March 7
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To Earn Engagement, Retailers Must Tap into Customers’ Emotions

If it’s true that we live in an attention economy (wait just a sec, I’m getting an email/text/Slack/LinkedIn…

Features March 7
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Warby Parker Boosts Revenue 12% in 2023, Plans 40 New Stores this Year

In only its second full year as a public company, Warby Parker generated net revenue of $71.7 million…

News March 6
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Three Regional Grocers Tap Instacart to Power Ecommerce Sites

Canseco’s Market, Harps Foods and Price Chopper have joined the 600+ retail banners using Instacart Storefront to support…

News March 6
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Puma homepage, which is now built on Google Cloud.

Puma Sees 19% Bump in AOV Following Shift to Google Cloud

Puma has moved all of its ecommerce operations to Google Cloud in an effort to improve its online…

News March 6
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Legal & General Investment Management has reimagined Dolphin Centre to be a vibrant destination that offers commerce, co-working space and community events.

How One UK Destination is Redefining the Shopping Center  

Shopping malls are on the rebound thanks to Gen Z’s hunger for nostalgia and community. But that doesn’t…

Features March 6
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