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Fear Not the ‘Insult Rate’: How AI Optimizes Returns and Keeps Consumers Loyal

When honest consumers have a legitimate return denied, the experience can be a sledgehammer to their loyalty. It’s…

Executive Viewpoints November 17
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Mall Operator Simon Adds Omnichannel Multi-Retailer Loyalty Program

Real estate investment trust Simon has launched the Simon+ loyalty program, giving members the opportunity to earn cash…

News November 13
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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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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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DTC Darling Bombas Steps into Owned Retail with 3 Store Openings This Fall

Bombas, known both for its comfy socks and undergarments as well as its social conscience, isn’t exactly a…

Features October 17
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How Payment Data is Shaping the Future of Retail

Retailers have endured something of a rollercoaster ride over the last few years, but the good news is…

Executive Viewpoints October 12
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How Edible Brands Leverages Brick-and-Mortar in a Delivery-Centric Category

Edible Brands operates both corporate-owned and franchised Edible Arrangements stores, but these brick-and-mortar locations have a few key…

Features October 12
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Shopping Sprees Aren’t Just for Christmas – Nor are Smart Retail Supply Chains

Holiday shopping is a hectic yet lucrative time for retailers. Last year, U.S. shoppers spent $994.1 billion, a…

Executive Viewpoints September 29
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The Evolution of Marketplaces and the Impact of Agentic AI for Retailers and Ecommerce

Marketplaces have been redefining retail for more than two decades, but we are now at a major inflection…

Executive Viewpoints September 24
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