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Amazon Deploys AI Tools to Simplify and Speed Deliveries

In its never-ending quest to get products to customers more quickly, Amazon has deployed three AI-powered innovations designed…

News June 13
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Starbucks Pilots Gen AI-Powered Barista Assistant in 35 Stores

Starbucks has introduced Green Dot Assist, a generative AI-powered virtual assistant, in 35 stores, with plans to expand…

News June 12
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Teams Up with Uber Eats for Delivery from 800+ Stores

Beginning this week, Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with Uber Eats for on-demand delivery from the 800 Dick’s…

News June 12
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Exclusive: Klarna Adds Customer Perks with Gifting Platform Partnership

Digital shopping and payments app Klarna has partnered with the Nift gifting platform, offering Klarna users a choice…

News June 12
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Bealls’ Secret to Lasting 110 Years: Nurturing Connection and Culture

In 1932, fledgling Florida department store Bealls went bankrupt and was owned by the bank for more than…

Features June 12
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Loyalty is a Number. Fandom is an Energy.

Most brands know how to build loyalty. Fewer know how to build fandom — and that’s where they fall…

Executive Viewpoints June 12
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Sustainable Clothing Brand Pact Debuts Resale Program

Pact has created a Clean Out resale program, powered by the ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) technology, allowing its customers…

News June 11
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Pacsun Follows the Music with Capsule Collection and Pop-Up at NYC’s Governors Ball

Pacsun, which created a “Roadside Stand”-style pop-up at Coachella in April 2025, followed the music eastward to New…

News June 10
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Unlocking the Power of Built Spaces to Influence Shopper Sentiment and Behaviors

Traditional brick-and-mortar retail is always evolving, and in the competitive market, retailers are more motivated than ever to…

Executive Viewpoints June 10
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