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Urban Outfitters Deepens Beauty Investment with Exclusive U.S. Launch of Yes Day

Urban Outfitters becomes the first U.S. brick-and-mortar retailer to carry Yes Day, the skincare brand founded by 14-year-old Coco Granderson, bringing the line to 60 stores nationwide and online as…

News July 14
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DoorDash-Shopify Integration Creates On-Demand Delivery for Brick-and-Mortar Retailers

DoorDash’s new Shopify integration will allow smaller brick-and-mortar businesses to offer their customers on-demand delivery. DoorDash is now available as a native sales channel inside Shopify’s App Store. That means any…

News July 14

Nordstrom Appoints Former Fashion Editor to VP, Fashion Director Role

Nordstrom has named Brooke Bobb, a former editor at Harper’s Bazaar, to the role of VP, Fashion Director. Bobb will champion Nordstrom’s fashion direction and report to Chief Merchandising Officer…

News July 13
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Retail’s AI Problem Isn’t the Technology – It’s Execution

Over 90% of companies are either utilizing AI or exploring its implementation. The technology should contribute trillions to the global economy, with most adopting it to automate routine tasks, enhance…

Executive Viewpoints July 13
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J.Crew Brand Names Former Dyson Exec President

Kathleen Van Nest Pierce was previously Dyson's Global President for Beauty, serving in the role for four years.

News July 10
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Aritzia’s U.S. Revenue Jumps 54% as Store Expansion Continues

CEO Jennifer Wong shares details about the success of larger format stores, where locations will open next and how Aritzia grew digital net revenue by more than 55% in Q1.

News July 10
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New Rankings Rate AI Retail Readiness Across 1000 Companies

Find out who is leading AI Commerce Rankings, compiled by Digital Commerce 360 and ReFiBuy. Hint: none of winners rank near the top of the Top 1000 by online sales.

News July 9

Two Surveys, One Back-to-School Shopper: Price Sensitive, AI Curious, Kid Led

Deloitte's newest back to school survey finds real K-12 spending down and economic anxiety at its highest level since 2020, while PwC finds more parents than last year expecting to…

News July 9
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Levi’s Extends DTC Winning Streak to 17 Quarters, Raises Outlook After World Cup Viral Moment

With DTC now more than half of revenue, ecommerce up 17% and premium Blue Tab increasing 40%, the denim maker beat expectations and lifted its path toward $10 billion in…

Features July 9
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