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Experiencing Metaverse FOMO? Don’t Panic, it’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Many eyes have been turned lately toward “the metaverse.” But while the metaverse is certainly the topic du…

Features March 7
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New Marketplace The Host Co. Wants to Make Airbnb Amenities Shoppable

Around the world there are more than 10 million short-term rental properties on the market through platforms like…

News March 4
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How Can Brands Capitalize on NFTs? VC Firm Spotlights 3 Trends

The NFT space is heating up, and brands across the retail realm are eager to show their innovation…

Features February 28
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WHSmith Opens First U.S. Location at NYC Airport Leveraging Amazon’s Cashierless Tech

Global travel retailer WHSmith has opened its first North American retail location inside the redesigned Terminal B concourse…

News February 17
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Chico’s Forms Partnership to Speed Development of Technological Innovation

Chico’s FAS has entered a strategic partnership with solution provider fabric to improve its speed-to-market for initiatives designed…

News February 17
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Alibaba Uses Winter Olympics to Demonstrate Potential of Virtual Influencers

Meet Dong Dong – she’s become a familiar face on Alibaba’s Taobao Live platform during the 2022 Winter…

News February 15
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These Four Ecommerce Design Trends Will Help Your Brand Innovate in 2022

As we are all aware, the pandemic drove most businesses online in order to survive. With that, the…

Executive Viewpoints February 9
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Can an NFT Marketplace Save GameStop?

Following a year of wild twist and turns, retail’s most indefatigable underdog has introduced its next act. GameStop…

News February 8
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Why Kate Hudson’s DTC Wellness Brand Chose Bluestone Lane for In-Store Debut

We’ve all heard that consumers are now looking more closely at brands’ missions and values before they buy…

Features February 8
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