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Forget digital art — today’s NFTs are about community, loyalty and co-creation.

NFTs Aren’t Obsolete — They’re Just Evolving into Something Much More Useful

In the two years since Christie’s sold a Beeple NFT for $69 million and Justin Bieber paid $1.3…

Features May 26
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Walmart Debuts Second In-Store Fulfillment Center in Bentonville

Walmart has opened an in-store Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) at Store 100 in its home town of Bentonville,…

News May 24
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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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Online retailer Azazie has set out to reinvent bridal retail. (Source: Azazie)

As Legacy Bridal Retailers Flounder, DTC Brand Azazie is Selling 5,000 Dresses a Day

The bankruptcy of David’s Bridal in April — its second in five years — signaled more than just…

Features May 19
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Sound is an often overlooked part of the in-store experience. Store design teams can embrace spatial sound to create more immersive brand journeys.

Amplifying Sound’s Role in Retail Design

The difference between a harmonious retail environment and a noisy, discomforting one can have a direct impact on…

Executive Viewpoints May 17
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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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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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Implementing Sustainable Design Strategies in the Retail Environment

The retail industry is undergoing an unprecedented wave of change as global issues have affected retailer supply chains,…

Executive Viewpoints May 3
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