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Example of Google's new AI-powered background generation tool.

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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Tanger Outlets to Enhance Loyalty Program with Customer Engagement Solution

Tanger Outlets will deploy a customer engagement platform from Coniq to better empower its retail partners to deliver…

News May 22
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Touchland has set a powerful foundation for growth by investing in data. Using NetSuite ERP, the brand is able to better manage and analyze business performance.

How Touchland Uses Data to Drive Brand Expansion

A strong foundation supports the DTC brand’s booming business across all channels

Features May 18
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The Boll & Branch store in New Jersey brings the brand’s comfy luxury aesthetic to life.

How DTC Brand Boll & Branch is Getting Comfortable in Brick-and-Mortar

There’s a special type of brand interaction that can only take place in stores. The ability to touch…

Features May 17
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Best Buy Expands Loyalty Initiatives with My Best Buy Memberships

Best Buy is the latest retailer attempting to capitalize on the 61% of consumers who have up to…

News May 11
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Tempur Sealy Buys Mattress Firm in $4B Deal

Tempur Sealy International will acquire Mattress Firm Group in a $4 billion cash and stock transaction, creating a…

News May 10
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Amazon Anywhere allows game and app developers to incorporate Amazon shopping directly into their app.

Amazon Anywhere Offers In-Game Shopping for Real-World Products

Amazon has debuted a new immersive shopping functionality called Amazon Anywhere that allows customers to discover and buy…

News May 9
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