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How Pop Mart is Turning Toys Like Labubu into the Next Drop Culture Phenomenon

Malls’ New Success Strategy: Attracting Gen Zers Hungry for Social Contact

What ChatGPT’s ‘Instant Checkout’ Offering Means for Retailers

World Emblem Blunts Tariff Impacts with Manufacturing Shift to Dominican Republic

An Ode to the Joy of Brick-and-Mortar Shopping

Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit, Will Pay $60 Million in Customer Refunds

How Pop Mart is Turning Toys Like Labubu into the Next Drop Culture Phenomenon

Malls’ New Success Strategy: Attracting Gen Zers Hungry for Social Contact

What ChatGPT’s ‘Instant Checkout’ Offering Means for Retailers

World Emblem Blunts Tariff Impacts with Manufacturing Shift to Dominican Republic

An Ode to the Joy of Brick-and-Mortar Shopping

UPDATE: Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Says Board Shakeup Necessary to ‘Regain Commercial Momentum’

[Update as of Dec. 29, 2025] Chip Wilson, Founder of Lululemon Athletica and one of the…

Lovesac Celebrates ‘Couchmas’ with Giveaways for Customers who Deserve a Post-Holiday Break

The Lovesac Company has declared the lull period from December 26 through January 4 as…

The Next Era of AI: Combining Consumer, Associate and Workforce Management Tools for a Cohesive In-Store Experience

AI technology is constantly evolving, and it’s up to retail brands to keep up. According to Adobe, more than half of…

Holiday Readiness Starts with Smarter List Management

As retailers gear up for the most consequential stretch of the year, they are laser-focused on inventory, delivery and creative campaigns….

Standing Out at NRF 2026: Why Handwritten Notes Still Win in an AI-Driven Retail World

As the busiest shopping season comes to a close, vendors across retail technology, marketing services…

DoorDash-ChatGPT Integration Combines Recipe Inspiration with Practical Grocery Lists

DoorDash is the latest platform to enable key elements of the shopping journey within ChatGPT…

December 26

Private Investor Group Purchases Paul Stuart Brand

Luxury menswear brand Paul Stuart has been acquired by Middle West Partners (MWP), which partnered…

Total Wine Names Neiman Marcus Exec as New CEO

Total Wine & More has named retail veteran Ryan Ross as its new CEO, effective…

AI for Retailers: Unlocking the Power and Promise of Emerging Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the transformation of physical retail environments. In-person shopping continues to…

Honda, Todd Snyder and now Tractor Supply: Who’s Next? Privacy Fines Put Retail Reputation at Risk

The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) just fined Tractor Supply $1.35 million under the CCPA,…

December 23

Longtime 7-Eleven CEO Retires as Retailer Preps for Ambitious North America Growth

As 7-Eleven, Inc (SEI) prepares for significant expansion of its store fleet in North America,…

USPS Looks to Drum up Last-Mile Business with Open Bidding Process in 2026

The U.S. Postal Service will offer access to its last-mile delivery network to shippers large…

December 23

Barnes & Noble Plans 60 New Stores in 2026

Barnes & Noble will open 60 new stores next year, adding to the dozens of…

Holiday Returns are Where Loyalty is Won or Lost

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over. Dashboards already show who hit targets and who…

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Multimodal Commerce: New Era of Online Shopping

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The Next Era of AI: Combining Consumer, Associate and Workforce Management Tools for a Cohesive In-Store Experience

The Next Era of AI: Combining Consumer, Associate and Workforce Management Tools for a Cohesive In-Store Experience

AI technology is constantly evolving, and it’s up to retail brands to keep up. According to Adobe, more than half of consumers are expected to use AI shopping assistants...

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For Kelly Cook, Leading David’s Bridal is a ‘Dream Come True’

David’s Bridal is in the business of “dream-making,” according to new CEO Kelly Cook, and in this video she explains why leading the retailer represents a dream come true for her. She shares her vision for the company, including…

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