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What U.S. Retailers can Learn from China’s Social Commerce Success

In Q1 this year, Chinese retailer Pop Mart saw market capitalization surge to nearly $40 billion, outpacing established global…

Executive Viewpoints September 12
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Why Holiday Campaign Success Depends on Experience, Not Just Exposure

Holiday marketing has long been the season that can determine the success of a brand’s sales year. But…

Executive Viewpoints September 10
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Gen Z May be Digital-First, but They’re Also Fans of In-Person Retailing

If your mental image of Gen Z is a bunch of teenagers glued to their devices, you’re only…

Features September 4
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Skullcandy Gains Access to First-Party Customer Data with Post-Purchase QR Code Solution

Like many brands that have been sold primarily through retail and wholesale channels, headphone and gaming brand Skullcandy…

Features September 2
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The Tech Retailers are Eyeing: AI, Yes, but also RFID and Mobile POS

As one of the industry’s largest providers of retail technology, Aptos is intimately attuned to retailers’ challenges and…

Features August 26
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Consumers Love AI Search and In-Store Shopping — and Retailers Need to Deliver Both

Consumers have always done the bulk of their shopping in stores, and the latest Future Consumer Index from…

Features August 19
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Ebay Features Designer Partnerships, Brings Back Pre-Loved Runway Shows for Fashion Month

Ebay will be back on the runway this Fashion Month following its 2024 debut. This year, Ebay is…

News August 14
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Business Professor Shares Tips for De-Risking Supply Chains (Hint: it’s not Nearshoring)

Every business, everywhere, must deal with some level of uncertainty. But today’s extraordinarily high levels of uncertainty, particularly…

Features August 14
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An Exclusive Look at Amazon’s Recipe to Win Grocery (Part 2)

This is the second story in a two-part series. Click here to view the first installment, which outlines…

Features August 13
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