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Lululemon Plans 30+ New International Stores with Majority in Fast-Growing China Market

Lululemon is looking to continue strong global growth after a 60% international sales increase boosted the retailer’s revenue…

News June 5
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Rather than Recline into Old Age, La-Z-Boy is Reinvigorating its Brand for Today’s Consumers

Getting older is hard — humans know it, and so do brands. But unlike humans, brands don’t have…

Features June 5
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Ingka Group’s Ikea Stores to Adopt Fulfillment and Store Operations Solution

Inkga Group, owner and operator of 482 Ikea stores and ecommerce in 31 countries, will adopt a solution…

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Walmart Switches to Recyclable Paper Bag Mailers and Right-Sized Packaging

Walmart’s latest sustainability initiatives combine changes to its fulfillment processes as well as customer-facing options for reducing waste,…

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Canadian Home Furnishings Retailer Bouclair Deploys New POS Solution

Bouclair has rolled out a new POS platform in its 54 stores across Canada. The PredictSpring solution includes…

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The ABCs of a Successful Back-to-School Shopping Season

The back-to-school (BTS) season, which had traditionally been confined to August and early September, has been expanding as…

Features May 30
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Google Debuts New Tools to Help Brands Harness the Power of Generative AI

Google unveiled a series of new tools for merchants and advertisers at its annual Google Marketing Live event…

News May 23
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Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail have unveiled the 2023 winners of the annual 40 Under 40 Awards, representing a dynamic and diverse class of executives who have contributed to industry progress.  

Retail TouchPoints Reveals Latest 40 Under 40 Award Winners

Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail have unveiled the 2023 winners of the annual 40 Under 40 Awards, representing a dynamic…

News May 23
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For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless product designs and emphasis on high-quality, sustainable materials — conditions that led to a steady 25% year-over-year growth rate since 2016. Then the brand went viral during the pandemic thanks to its eco-friendly handcrafted face masks, which helped Graf Lantz expand its customer base 14X over the past three years.

Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless…

Features May 23
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