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Etsy Invests $10 Million in Partnership with Center for Craft
As it continues investing in AI-powered discovery tools for shoppers, Etsy is also committing to the “deeply human act” of craft by investing $10 million over three years in a…
News July 16
Instacart Acquires Arpalus Shelf-Scanning Technology
Instacart is strengthening its ability to help retailers track inventory and availability with the acquisition of Arpalus, a shelf intelligence technology company designed for grocers. The technology creates a real-time…
News July 16
What Foot Locker’s New Partnership with Salomon Says About the Sneaker Market
As Nike works through a difficult period, says Matt Powell, senior advisor with BCE's consumer sector, there’s room for distinctive brands such as Salomon to gain share on the sneaker…
Features July 15
Best Buy Names Five Executives to Restructured Leadership Roles in CEO Transition
Best Buy has named five executives to restructured executive team roles reporting to incoming CEO Jason Bonfig, realigning strategy, revenue, retail, ads and fulfillment functions ahead of his October 31…
News July 15
Bluemercury Names Beauty Veteran Alexandre Choueiri as CEO
The former Kering Beauté Americas chief takes over August 3, ending a 10-month search to fill the luxury beauty retailer's top job.
News July 14
Tariffs, Algorithms and the Soul of the Watch
Most luxury watches are not investments. They’re beautiful, they’re meaningful and if you buy the right one, it’ll outlast your grandchildren. But appreciate in value? That’s a much shorter list…
Executive Viewpoints July 14
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
Caraway’s CEO on Walmart and Wholesale Growth Amidst Ongoing Litigation
Caraway built its business selling cookware directly to consumers online. Now it's putting its products on Walmart shelves. The company's CEO explains the strategic case for entering mass retail and…
Features July 14
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
