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The Future is Diverse, so Retailers Must Shift from a ‘Mass’ to a ‘Micro’ Model to Keep Up

Society is changing rapidly, and retail needs to evolve just as rapidly to keep up, according to the…

Features March 17
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Efficiency and Engagement: The Great Balancing Act of Workforce Tech

71% of business leaders worry that their workforce tech investments will focus more on operations than employee engagement.…

Features March 15
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H-E-B has partnered with Thumbtack to help shoppers connect with pet service providers in store.

H-E-B to Help Customers Connect with Local Home and Pet Service Providers

H-E-B is rolling out branded displays at more than 300 stores across Texas that will connect customers with…

News March 10
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#RICE23 Chair Announcement: Cathy Hackl Added As Metaverse And Next-Gen Fashion & Retail Chair

News March 10
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How Forever 21 is staying top of mind with Gen Z.

For Forever 21, Omnichannel Experiences are Key to Staying a Gen Z Favorite

Jacob Hawkins knows a lot about Gen Z, not just because he’s spent almost a year as the…

Features March 9
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How Store Design Teams are Unlocking Tangible Value from AI Platforms

Editor’s note: This is the second article in our series on AI in Retail. Check out the other…

Features March 8
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The New CPG Playbook: Embrace Product, Marketing and Experience Innovation to Drive Growth

Two CPG experts, who also will be speaking at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo this June in…

Features March 7
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Claire’s Aims High (and Wide) with Next-Gen Paris Store, U.S. Grocery Expansion

Claire’s is celebrating the opening of its next-generation store in Paris with a Fashion Week event on March…

News March 6
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Dr. Squatch Focuses on Shipping Experience to Drive Global Growth  

From its funny viral videos to its quirky logo featuring a pipe-smoking, tie-wearing Sasquatch, the personal care brand…

Features March 6
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