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Exclusive Q&A: New Helzberg Store Concept Sparkles for Younger Jewelry Shoppers

Jewelry is meant to be timeless, but the process of buying jewelry — particularly big-moment purchases like engagement…

Features November 10
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After 4 Years, Gap Returns to UK High Street with London Stores

In July 2021 Gap announced it would close all 81 stores in the UK and Ireland, but today…

News November 7
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Chewy Buys Horse Health Brand SmartEquine

Chewy has purchased SmartEquine — a U.S. provider of equine health products with a proprietary subscription-based supplement program…

News November 7
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Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 will increase by 3.7%…

News November 6
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Wayfair to Test Smaller Store Format with First Ohio Location

With four large-format store openings in the pipeline, Wayfair is now planning to test a smaller-format location with…

News November 6
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The ‘Polar Opposite of Fast Fashion’: Topdrawer’s Stores Showcase Products Made to Last

Lots of retailers try to “localize” their brick-and-mortar stores to reflect and represent the town or city in…

Features November 6
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Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Limiting Risk Exposure in North American Supply Chains Amid Tariff and Onshoring Discussions

As companies adjust their supply chains to navigate geopolitical tensions, tariffs and disruptions, many are moving sourcing closer…

Executive Viewpoints November 6
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Instacart Debuts AI Grocery Suite, Powers Customer-Facing Agentic Tech for Kroger

Instacart has introduced a suite of AI solutions specifically designed for the complexities of grocery retailing, featuring a…

News November 5
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Agentic Commerce is a Huge Opportunity for Retailers; it’s Also a Liability Storm

AI agents that shop on behalf of consumers are moving from concept to reality. Visa and Mastercard are…

Executive Viewpoints November 3
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