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Gap Launches Cross-Brand Loyalty Program Featuring Branded Credit Card and Experiential Rewards

Gap Inc. has launched Encore, a rebranded loyalty program that will draw on the company’s file of nearly…

News February 24
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What the 2025 Holiday Return Season Revealed about Retail’s Fraud Problem

The 2025 holiday season delivered the first trillion-dollar holiday in U.S. retail history, with online spending alone hitting…

Executive Viewpoints February 24
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Bath & Body Works Store Debuts on Amazon

Bath & Body Works (B&BW) has launched an official store on Amazon, making its body care and home…

News February 20
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ChatGPT now has ads and Target is one of the early test partners.

UPDATE: Albertsons, Williams Sonoma Join Target, Adobe in Testing ChatGPT Ads

[Update as of Feb. 20, 2026] Albertsons and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (parent company of Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West…

News February 20
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Designing a Smarter Logistics Network: The Hidden Growth Lever Most New Brands Overlook

For emerging retail brands, logistics is often seen merely as a cost center, a function to be negotiated…

Executive Viewpoints February 20
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Associated Wholesale Grocers Adopts Forecasting and Fresh Optimization Solution

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has selected Relex solutions that are designed to optimize distribution center forecasting and replenishment,…

News February 19
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Ikea Plans 10 New U.S. Stores in 2026

Ikea U.S. will open a total of 10 new stores in 2026, including its first location in Oklahoma…

News February 19
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The Returns Blind Spot: Why Retailers Lose Customers After Checkout

Every holiday season, retailers pour resources into making their checkout experiences accessible. They audit shopping carts, test payment…

Executive Viewpoints February 19
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AI Isn’t the End of In-Store

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently made headlines for telling investors he believes AI will accelerate the decline of brick-and-mortar stores.…

Executive Viewpoints February 17
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