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Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are continuing to be cautious with their money — a potentially long-term trend that’s impacting the growth trajectories of both emerging and high-growth brands in the retail sector.

4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are…

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Amazon Retail and Cloud Growth Slows in Q1 but AI Investments Hold Promise

Amazon’s net sales grew 9% year-over-year to $127.4 billion in Q1 2023. Net income was $3.2 billion for…

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Pinterest is opening to third-party ads with Amazon as its first partner.

Pinterest Opens to Third-Party Ads with Amazon as First Partner

For the first time ever, Pinterest is opening its platform to third-party ad demand, starting with a multi-year…

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True Religion is tapping into its loyal community of customers and creators to develop unique product experiences.

How the Y2K Revival is Expanding True Religion’s Shopper Community

True Religion, born in the Y2K era, is benefiting from its current cultural resurgence. Creative Director Zihaad Wells…

Features April 28
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Revolutionizing Retail Marketing: How Apple’s Web Push Notifications on iOS 16.4 will Change the Game for Retailers

Web push notifications are a powerful tool for retailers to engage with their customers and keep them informed…

Executive Viewpoints April 28
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Meta will require merchants to enable in-app checkout in order to have Shop on Facebook and Instagram.

Meta Changes Instagram, Facebook Shops to Encourage In-App Transactions

As rival TikTok ramps up its shopping initiatives, Meta is streamlining its own commerce strategy to drive more…

News April 27
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Instacart and Roku Partner to Provide Data Showing Impact of Ad Spend

Streaming service Roku has partnered with Instacart to bring together viewership data and purchasing insights, allowing marketers to…

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Ebay Deepens Luxury Offerings with Certified by Brand Program

Ebay has launched the Certified by Brand program, enabling the marketplace to partner directly with luxury brands and…

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Authentic Brands Group Buys Vince IP in $76.5 Million Deal

Authentic Brands Group will purchase the intellectual property of luxury apparel and accessories brand Vince for $76.5 million…

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