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Why Gap Turned to Robots for an Unpopular Fulfillment Task — Unloading Boxes

Among the many tough jobs in a distribution center, unloading boxes from a trailer is one of the…

Features April 21
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Walmart Leverages Geospatial Tech to Expand Delivery to 12 Million New Households

Walmart has deployed geospatial technology to create a data science model that divides geographic areas into precise hexagonal…

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WHY Brands Creative Exec: ‘Innovation is truly ingrained in our DNA’

Everyone says they support innovation, but at too many companies, that support doesn’t go much beyond mission statements…

Features April 17
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Lids Rolls Out New Format Featuring ‘Build-A-Cap’ Kiosks to First 20 Stores

Customization, personalization and localization are key elements of the new Lids store format, which the retailer rolled out…

News April 16
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Zenni Optical Sharpens Focus on Sustainability with Eco-Friendly Eyewear

Zenni Optical has introduced the EcoBloomz eyewear collection, manufactured with sustainability in mind and using a combination of…

News April 14
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Amazon's new Interests tool aims to take the difficulty out of discovering products online.

Amazon Aims to Increase its Gravitational Pull with New Shopping Features

Amazon has successfully established itself as the starting point for many shoppers’ online searches, edging in on turf…

Features April 9
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How Macy’s is Elevating Emerging Designers Amid Talent Pipeline Challenges

The fashion industry faces a talent shortage that is leaving landmark centers for the sector (like Manhattan) struggling…

Features April 7
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Bradley Nardick, CEO and the third generation to lead family-owned off-price wholesaler The Bazaar.

Small Business, Big Ideas: Amid Historic Disruption in Off-Price, This Family-Owned Overstock Wholesaler is Reinventing the Game

This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands…

Features April 3
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Store Closures are Forcing Retailers to Thrive or Die: Here’s How Brands can Adapt

It’s been hard to miss this year’s headlines heralding a ‘retail reset,’ or predicting the end of physical…

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