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4 Ways AI Can Support Business Growth

Retailers are tackling pressing issues, from wavering customer loyalty to finding the next channel or platform they need…

Features September 7
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Walmart's Manish Joneja, SVP for Walmart Marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services, kicks off the company's first-ever seller summit.

Walmart is Following Amazon’s Marketplace Playbook, but it has an Ace in the Hole — its 4,600 Stores

Exhibit A — how Amazon built its hugely successful digital commerce business: 1. Create an effective ecommerce platform…

Features September 7
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How MACH Technologies Help Retailers Foster a Dynamic Customer Experience

The pace of technological change — as well as consumers’ increasing demand for always-on-shopping, anytime, anywhere — has…

Executive Viewpoints September 7
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Reese Witherspoon has sold majority stake in her brand, Draper James, to investment manager Consortium Brand Partners (CBP).

With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James, the…

News September 6
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Fashion icon John Varvatos takes the helm as Under Armour's Chief Design Officer.

Under Armour Taps John Varvatos as Chief Design Officer

Under Armour has named fashion industry veteran John Varvatos its new Chief Design Officer, effective Sept. 11, 2023.…

News September 6
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From Walmart to Barbie and Nike, retail brands are embracing worldbuilding to offer multi-layered touch points across platforms — and enable agency.

Worldbuilding: Designing Multisensory Worlds That Empower Customers to Craft Their Own Brand Journey

Editor’s note: As retail interfaces and systems continue to evolve, the way we design retail experiences to user…

Executive Viewpoints September 6
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Jason Del Rey's book, Winner Sells All, digs into the ongoing battle between Amazon and Walmart. In an exclusive interview, he reflects on the writing process and how he believes the retail behemoths can differentiate moving forward.

Jason Del Rey Explores the ‘Bare-Knuckled Battle’ Between Amazon and Walmart

Jason Del Rey is a veteran business journalist who spent a decade at Recode reporting on Amazon, Walmart…

Features September 5
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JCPenney is self-funding its latest turnaround plan, which includes a reinvestment in its core customer and a more focused value proposition.

Is it Too Late for JCPenney to ‘Make it Count’? Inside the Retailer’s $1B Turnaround Plan

JCPenney is self-funding its latest turnaround plan, which includes a reinvestment in its core customer and a more…

Features September 1
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After less than three years in the role, Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down from her position.

Walgreens CEO Steps Down

Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down from her role, effective immediately. The company shared in…

News September 1
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