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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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How Virtual Planogram Creation is Giving Purina Insights for a Metaverse Commerce Revolution

While the opportunities VR and the metaverse offer for the customer experience is a well-explored path, the technology…

Features March 1
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What Does the Future Hold for the Shopping Mall? Design Visionaries Share Their Predictions

Editor’s Note: As 2023 comes to an end, we are highlighting some of our most-read content of the…

Features February 22
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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

The Cambridge Dictionary defines the wow factor as a quality that makes someone feel great excitement or admiration.…

Executive Viewpoints February 21
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Vivienne Tam took her NYFW runway show to the metaverse.

Vivienne Tam Brings NYFW Runway Show to the Metaverse

International fashion brand Vivienne Tam hosted an immersive metaverse experience at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) alongside its…

News February 15
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5 Tips on Connecting with Consumers from the Founder of ‘Disrupter’ Brands Hello and Eos

Craig Dubitsky is behind some of the most disruptive CPG brands of the last decade — he founded…

Features February 14
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Dick's is expanding its in-store gear trade-in events with SidelineSwap.

Dick’s Plans 200 Gear Trade-In Events for First Half of 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding its partnership with online marketplace SidelineSwap, with plans to host a series of…

News February 10
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Albertsons Launches Health and Wellness Platform Across 16 Banners

Albertsons has introduced the Sincerely Health platform, built in collaboration with healthcare providers, insurance and technology companies and…

News February 10
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Kohl’s Taps Retail Veteran to Lead Merchandising and Digital Operations

Kohl’s has named Nick Jones as its new Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, effective next month. Reporting directly…

News February 9
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