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The Warby Parker Advisor virtual try-on tool debuted in May.

Warby Parker Sunsets the Offering that Made its Name — Home Try-On

When Warby Parker first debuted in 2010, the DTC brand upended the eyewear market with its home try-on…

News August 8
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Claire's has trying to build affinity with younger consumers but tariffs are getting in the way.

Update: Bankrupt Claire’s to Close 700 Stores, May Exit U.S. Operations Entirely

[Update as of Aug. 8, 2025] In court documents related to its recent bankruptcy filing, Claire’s identified 700…

News August 8
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Verizon is hosting family tech workshops for back-to-school.

Verizon Hosts Back-to-School Tech Workshops at 10,000 Stores

As the back-to-school season ramps up, Verizon is turning more than 10,000 stores into interactive tech workshops for…

News August 7
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7-Eleven Plans 1,300 New Larger-Format Stores in North America

Seven & i Holdings has announced a major restructuring of its business, including the addition of approximately 1,300…

News August 7
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Listen Now: What $24 Billion in Prime Day Spending Tells Us About H2

Amazon Prime Day has become one of the biggest sales days of the year (and is fast becoming…

Features August 6
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The ripple effects of tariffs are beginning to be felt.

Tariff Ripple Effects: Businesses Take Profitability Hit as Stressed Consumers Buy Less

The sands of President Trump’s shifting global trade policy seem to be beginning to settle, but in the…

Features August 4
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Kroger Brings Retail Media, Loyalty and Insights Together Under One Roof

Kroger has unified the supermarket giant’s retail media, insights and loyalty marketing functions into a single department: Kroger…

News July 31
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The Faire Insider program now has 100,000 members.

Exclusive: Faire Surpasses 100K Members as Indie Retailers Seek Out Value, Variety

It’s no secret that small businesses are under pressure in the current economic environment — tight margins and…

Features July 30
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Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager, Alibaba.com

Listen Now: What U.S. SMBs Can Learn from Alibaba.com’s Playbook

Alibaba.com is the biggest B2B marketplace in the world, and it has maintained that position despite rising competition.…

Features July 30
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