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Gen Z, in Their Own Words: What They Really Want from Brands and Retailers

Gen Z is arguably one of the most in-demand, and yet most elusive, generations of our time. While…

Features September 15
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Olympia Sports Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Remaining Stores by Sept. 30

Olympia Sports has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking an orderly wind-down of its operations. The retailer…

News September 14
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How Calpak’s Test-and-Learn Approach is Helping the Travel Brand Conquer Livestreaming

[Editor’s Note: For a deeper dive into the current state of livestream shopping in the U.S., check out…

Features September 14
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Peloton Co-founders Depart as Retailer Expands its Rental Program Nationwide

Peloton Co-founder and Executive Chair John Foley and Co-founder and Chief Legal Officer Hisao Kushi have resigned, effective…

News September 13
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Kroger is expanding its retail media offerings into connected TV (CTV).

Kroger Media Network Makes the Leap into CTV

The Kroger Co.‘s retail media advertising business, Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), has teamed up with sell-side advertising platform…

News September 13
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Livestreaming in the U.S. has failed to take off the problem is platform, not the format.

Livestreaming in the U.S. isn’t Dead, it’s Just Happening in the Wrong Place 

[Editor’s Note: Check out this feature on travel brand Calpak for an inside look at one brand that…

Features September 13
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JCPenney debuts AR and AI tools to boost beauty inclusivity.

JCPenney Aims to Boost Beauty Inclusivity with New AR, AI Tools

JCPenney is doubling down on its inclusivity efforts in the beauty space through a new partnership with Revieve,…

News September 12
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DTC Brand Aims to Make Furniture Shopping ‘Easy Like Sunday Morning’

Anyone who has purchased furniture for their office, apartment or home would agree it can be a long,…

Features September 12
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3 Ways AI Explainability Will Help Retailers Better Understand Consumer Preferences

We are entering a new age of retail. Following a pandemic-induced boom, ecommerce is no longer the king…

Executive Viewpoints September 12
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