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L.L.Bean Shares Retail Expansion Plans for 2026 and 2027

Physical retail is "an essential part of our growth strategy," said L.L.Bean Chief Retail Officer Greg Elder.

News December 12
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How Smart Shelves are Enabling Real-Time Customer Experiences

Over the past five years, retail has undergone a significant transformation, driven by shifts in consumer behavior, evolving…

Executive Viewpoints December 12
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How AI Helped Crafting Brand Cricut Cut Customer Service Wait Times Nearly 90%

Cricut, which makes smart cutting machines for crafters seeking to personalize their designs, faced customer service problems familiar…

Features December 11
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Instacart Launches ChatGPT Integration Encompassing In-App Checkout

Instacart has launched an app on ChatGPT offering end-to-end shopping, including the platform’s Instant Checkout feature, all within…

News December 8
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Build-A-Bear Brings Hello Kitty Partnership Stores to 2 Major U.S. Malls

Build-A-Bear and Sanrio, the brand behind Hello Kitty, will expand their co-branded stores to two of the country’s…

News December 4
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Gymshark Sails into NYC with First U.S. Flagship Store

Athleticwear retailer Gymshark, which has been making waves in New York City via weightlifting events and the opening…

News December 4
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Albertsons Introduces Agentic AI Shopping Assistant

Albertsons has launched its AI shopping assistant, designed to execute complex tasks such as providing “fridge cleaner” recipes…

News December 3
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Tom Ford Deploys Virtual Try-On Tech for Sunglass Shoppers

Tom Ford Fashion has partnered with Perfect Corp. to offer 3D augmented-reality virtual try-on (VTO) technology for the…

News December 2
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Puma Leaps into London Retailing with New Flagship Store

Puma has opened its largest-ever European flagship store on London’s Oxford Street, prime retail real estate that also…

News December 1
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