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Skechers Brings ‘Performance’ Concept Store to Milan

A top destination for tourism with a footfall of 6,900 shoppers per hour, Corso Buenos Aires, a prominent shopping street in Milan,…

How Cozy Earth Uses Personalized Marketing to Cozy Up to Customers

The Cozy Earth brand aims to exude what its name implies — coziness. According to Chief Marketing Officer George Davis, the brand’s…

A Blueprint for Retail Cyber Resilience: Evolving Tactics for Today’s Digital World

In the highly competitive retail market, businesses are leveraging technology to strengthen brand loyalty and enhance consumer experiences in ways that only…

Michael Strahan Debuts Men’s Custom Suiting Service with Flat Pricing Model

NFL Hall of Famer and Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan has launched a custom men’s tailoring business, offering made-to-order suits delivered…

J.Jill Names Veteran Apparel Executive to CEO Spot

J.Jill has chosen Mary Ellen Coyne as its new CEO, replacing retiring CEO Claire Spofford, who will step down on April 30,…

M&M’s Sweetens Loyalty Program Debut with Times Square Store Sleepover Sweepstakes

M&M’s, the iconic candies from Mars, has launched its first-ever loyalty program — the M&M’s Fun Club — with a sweet offer:…

Cheers! Marks & Spencer Pilots AI-Powered Wine Finder Tool

Citing research revealing that one-quarter of UK shoppers spend more than 10 minutes deliberating in the wine aisle, Marks & Spencer is…

TJX to Add 130 Stores This Year as Economic Concerns Propel the Off-Price Segment

On the heels of a strong fiscal 2025 (which ended Feb. 1, 2025) TJX Companies is ramping up store expansion plans across…

Navigating the World of API and End-to-End Testing in Retail

APIs, otherwise known as Application Programming Interfaces, have become the secret messengers of the tech world. Their importance in today’s digital world…

Furniture.com Sets Out to ‘Transform the Industry’ with Multi-Brand Ecommerce Experience

The new ecommerce platform Furniture.com is seeking to enhance the furniture-buying process for consumers by offering a “one-stop-shop” approach that includes design…

New Cultural Hub-Retail Concept, ‘Levels,’ Opens in San Francisco

A new retail and events concept called Levels that melds brand experience, commerce and tech will open its doors this weekend in…

Harry Potter Conjures Retail Magic in the Windy City

Harry Potter and his world of wizardry are coming to Chicago. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter Shop will open on North…

Amazon Unveils Gen AI-Upgraded Alexa, Adds Service to Prime Member Benefits

It’s been 10 years since Amazon first introduced its friendly voice assistant Alexa, following in the footsteps of Apple’s Siri (2011) and…

Warby Parker to Debut 5 Target Shop-in-Shops in 2025, More to Come in 2026

Optical retailer Warby Parker will open shop-in-shops at five Target stores in the second half of 2025 and plans to expand to…

How Innovation and Sustainability will Reshape Supply Chain Talent in 2025

Not unlike years past, 2025 is set to bring major shifts to the supply chain workforce. Hiring in line with CSCO (Chief…

CEO Interview: Why Brick-and-Mortar is Key to Kendra Scott’s Future Growth

For the past 10+ years, CEO Tom Nolan has helped actualize the mission of Kendra Scott — to create a brand that…

Walmart’s Latest ‘Adaptive Retail’ Adventure: Immersive Gaming + Commerce

Last summer, Walmart executives coined a term to describe retail’s new era: “Adaptive Retail.” Simply put, Adaptive Retail is any commerce experience…

Revolve Turns LA Pop-Up into Permanent Store

Millennial and Gen Z-focused fashion retailer Revolve Group has decided to turn its temporary holiday pop-up at The Grove in Los Angeles into its first permanent…

Quiksilver Women’s Apparel Makes Quick Pivot to Wholesale

Following the bankruptcy of Quiksilver store operator Liberated Brands earlier this month, Quiksilver owner Authentic Brands Group has moved swiftly to ensure…

Champion Revitalizes Brand IP with New Only-at-Target Collection

Beginning in August 2025, Target will offer its new Champion collection of activewear and sporting goods for kids and adults. The 500+-piece…

UPDATE: Gordon Bros. Restocks Party City Stores for Final Sales Push

[Update as of Feb. 26, 2025] With Party City store closing sales entering their final weeks, asset management company Gordon Brothers has…

It’s Not Easy Being (Truly) Green — But it’s Worth it

Sustainability has long since progressed from a “nice to have” to a “must-have,” backed by mandated requirements for the entire retail ecosystem….

Adopting a Holistic Security Mindset for Ecommerce

Ecommerce cybersecurity and fraud prevention are almost always handled by different teams, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely independent activities. When customer…

Atlanta Arena Adopts Cashierless Checkout for ‘Hawks Express’ C-Store

State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team, has opened a Hawks Express cashierless checkout store powered by AiFi and…

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