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WHP Global has invested in Express to license the brand and pursue joint acquisitions.

Express Enters ‘Mutually Transformative Partnership’ with Toys ‘R’ Us Owner WHP

Express has entered a broad-reaching partnership with brand management firm WHP Global, owner of the Toys ‘R’ Us,…

News December 8
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Boisson homepage showcases the brand’s core offerings, which include in-store experiences and seamless omnichannel fulfillment. Above, there is a showcase of different cocktails in ornate glasses

Boisson Supports NA Spirit Boom with High-Touch, Curatorial Experiences

The stress of the pandemic sparked a surge in the wine, beer and spirits market: a 2020 RAND Corporation…

Features December 8
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Simon and Shop Premium Outlet's livestreaming partnership with Tmall in action.

With Travel Still Restricted, Simon is Bringing its Outlets to China via Livestreaming

It’s 10 a.m. on a bright fall day in upstate New York and the premium outlet mall Woodbury…

News November 29
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is marching into the metaverse.

Holidays in the Metaverse: Macy’s Parade Goes Virtual, Mattel Debuts Marketplace for Toy NFTs

Two of the biggest names of the holiday season — Macy’s, producer of the iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade,…

News November 22
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Nike Launches .SWOOSH Web3 Platform for Virtual Product Creators

Nike has beta launched .SWOOSH, a digital community and platform where athletes, creators, collectors and consumers can learn…

News November 15
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New shopping app TRYO aims to make AR more accessible for consumers and brands.

New Shopping App TRYO Aims to Make AR Try-On More Accessible to Consumers and Brands

3D and AR design studio QReal is moving deeper into direct commerce with the launch of the new…

News November 14
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Debunking 3 common myths about the metaverse and web3.

The Reality of the Metaverse: Debunking 3 Myths about the World(s) of Web3

While the initial consumer and media hype surrounding the metaverse seems to have simmered down from its 2021…

Features November 9
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Solana Spaces Plans 10 New Physical Locations for 2023

Solana Spaces, a “phygital” store designed to help consumers better understand NFTs, blockchain and Web3, is on a…

News November 7
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Cross-border B2B platform help smaller retailer source sustainable products from other markets besides China.

How Qalara is Bringing the ‘Inherently Eco-Friendly’ Products of South Asia to the World

Aditi Pany grew up in India, the daughter of a first-generation entrepreneur (her father manufactured telephone exchanges) and…

Features October 26
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