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SHEIN’s Head of Strategy on Setting (and Achieving) Firmer ESG Goals

Since its inception in 2008, SHEIN has become one of the retail industry’s most remarkable growth stories, but…

Features May 9
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Destination Maternity Rolls Out New Collection Exclusively at Walmart

Destination Maternity has released its 2023 spring/summer collection exclusively at select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. The brand…

News May 8
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Retail Remains a Testbed for New Technology

In the late 1970s, moviegoers were entranced by the futuristic sights on their screens, like otherworldly lasers in…

Executive Viewpoints May 5
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Wayfair Launches In-Store Immersive Virtual Room Creation Technology

Wayfair has launched the Digital Design Studio, a patent-pending technology that aims to bring the best of online…

News May 4
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Francesca’s Acquires Digital Apparel Brand Richer Poorer

Continuing an ecommerce-focused growth strategy that launched when Francesca’s went private early in 2021, the retailer has purchased…

News May 3
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Aldi Plans 120 Store Openings in 2023 as it Continues Omnichannel Push in U.S.

Aldi will open 120 new U.S. stores this year, maintaining aggressive growth despite many retailers slowing down their…

News May 3
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Carter’s Plans 50 New Stores this Year; CEO says Stores Provide ‘Best Presentation of Our Brands’

Children’s specialty retailer Carter’s plans to open more than 50 new stores across the U.S. this year as it aims…

News May 3
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CarMax has brought the process of buying, selling and financing used cars online for a full omnichannel experience.

How CarMax Digitized, and Personalized, the Car-Buying Experience

A car is one of the biggest purchases most consumers make, but the process of buying one, especially…

Features May 2
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Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are continuing to be cautious with their money — a potentially long-term trend that’s impacting the growth trajectories of both emerging and high-growth brands in the retail sector.

4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are…

Features May 1
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