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Kohl’s to Spotlight Proprietary Brands with New ‘By Kohl’s’ Campaign
Kohl’s plans to leverage customers’ appreciation for its private label brands with its new “By Kohl’s” brand platform, which will include in-store displays showcasing complete outfits as well as social,…
News March 3
Claire’s Taps Former Walmart Exec as New Chief Merchandiser
Claire’s has named Jillian Cueff, a retail veteran with merchandising experience at Macy’s and Walmart, as its new Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO). Last month Claire’s named former Athleta executive Michelle…
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Michaels Revamps Loyalty Program to Fuel the ‘Joy of Creativity and Celebration’
Michaels has reimagined its loyalty program with enhanced benefits and a new 9% rewards tier, and plans to launch the program in Canada for the first time next month. Under…
News March 3
DoorDash, Uber Test Out True Agentic Ordering in Google Gemini
Imagine if your weekly grocery shop was as simple as pressing one button? The word “agentic” has been thrown around a lot this past year, but AI-driven commerce experiences that…
News March 3
7 Ways Retailers Should Prepare their Sites for the Rise of AI-Powered Buying
AI-driven shopping has moved from a pipe dream to reality, and it is already reshaping how online purchases happen. OpenAI’s new assistant can complete an entire purchase without the user…
Executive Viewpoints March 3
Macy’s Marks Milestone Parade and Fireworks Anniversaries with Year-Long Celebrations
The United States isn’t the only entity with a milestone anniversary in 2026: Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade turns 100 years young this year, while Macy’s Fourth of July NYC…
News March 2
Floor & Décor Plans 20 New Warehouse Stores in 2026
Coming off a fiscal year when it boosted net sales 5.1% to $4.68 billion, Floor & Decor plans to open 20 new warehouse-style stores in 2026. The retailer opened 19…
News March 2
Preloved Fashion Meets ‘Ugly’ Food in ThredUp’s New Partnership with Misfits Market
Customers of mission-driven online grocery retailer Misfits Market can now turn their misfit clothes (that is, items that no longer work for them) into credit for their next grocery haul.…
News March 2
Payments, Fraud and AI: Why Retailers Can’t Afford to Ignore AML in 2026
For anyone working in online retail, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of major change. Customers are increasingly starting to expect every kind of payment option to be…
Executive Viewpoints March 2
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