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Walmart is expanding its drone delivery network with DroneUp to reach 4 million U.S. households.

Walmart Doubles Down on Drone Delivery, Distribution Center Robotics

Walmart is expanding its deals with two tech partners, upping the ante in delivery and warehouse automation. DroneUp…

News May 24
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Hang tags like these will be a thing of the past when Patagonia rolls out its digitized hang tags in Spring '23.

Patagonia’s Newest Mission: Replacing Single-Use Packaging with Technology

Perhaps no brand has more sustainability street cred than Patagonia. That reputation is well-earned — from the company’s…

Features May 24
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Designer fashion brand Natori successfully made the transition from wholesale to omnichannel.

Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the…

Features May 20
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RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to Go Local

RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to ‘Go Local’

During the design:retail Conference and Expo session titled How Coach Embraces Retail Transformation: From Physical to Immersive Experiences…

Features May 17
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ThredUP annual resale report projects resale apparel market in the U.S. will double by 2026.

U.S. Apparel Resale to Double in Next Five Years, Fueled by Retailers and Brands

There was a time, not too long ago, when it took a lot of convincing to get consumers…

News May 17
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RICE 2022: Why Target Brought a Touch of ‘Tar-zhay’ to Grocery Sales

Target was a model of agility during the pandemic, quickly expanding BOPIS and curbside pickup operations, and leveraging…

Features May 16
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Retail TouchPoints Reveals 2022’s 40 Under 40 Winners

Retail TouchPoints and design:retail have unveiled the 2022 slate of 40 Under 40 Award winners. Representing the entire…

News May 13
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Cathy Hackl, godmother of the metaverse, at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo in Chicago.

RICE 2022: 5 Things Everyone in Retail Should Know About the Metaverse

The first thing Cathy Hackl, Chief Metaverse Officer at Future Intelligence Group, wants people to know about the…

Features May 12
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Future of Parenting pop-up at SHOWFIELDS NoHo innovates the baby care experience in product and design.

How a Group of ‘Mom-Founders’ are Reimagining Parent-Focused Retailing

Urban concept store SHOWFIELDS is known for being a retail playground centered on innovation and experience, both in…

Features May 6
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