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Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack Says Sneaker Challenges are a Supply Problem, not a Demand Issue

Dick's executives break down why sneaker discounts will continue through year end, and what it means for Foot Locker's turnaround.

News September 15

Target Hires Hilton’s Mark Weinstein as Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer

Target has a new marketing chief, and he's coming from the hospitality industry rather than retail.

News September 14

PwC Holiday Outlook 2026: Spending Holds, Shopping Habits Shift

Holiday budgets are tightening almost everywhere except under the tree, according to PwC's Holiday Outlook 2026 report. "The vibe says cutback. The cart says otherwise," says Ali Furman, PwC Partner…

Features September 14
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From 75 Stores to 3,500: Inside My Better Batch’s Retail Growth

Featuring: Lindsay Hancock, founder of My Better Batch This episode is brought to you by Lightspeed. The baking aisle has been dominated by the same legacy brands for decades. But…

Podcasts September 14

Do Retailers Really Need a Chief AI Officer?

Following Kroger and Dollar General, Target has just appointed its first Chief AI Officer (CAIO). Two years ago this was a title that barely existed in the industry, and it’s…

Executive Viewpoints September 14

Kroger Focuses on Execution as Shoppers Remain Under Pressure

Kroger reported $34.6 billion in second-quarter sales and 5% adjusted EPS growth, a mixed result in a difficult consumer environment. CEO Greg Foran said the grocer is focusing on what…

News September 11

Why Shoppable Video Needs an Infrastructure-First Checkout Layer

Shoppable video will only scale when the commerce infrastructure behind it is as seamless, secure, and interoperable as the content experience itself.

Executive Viewpoints September 10
Chewy

Chewy Builds Loyalty Amid Pet Market Pressure

Instead of banking on an industry turnaround, Chewy is deepening its customer relationships through Autoship and the Chewy+ loyalty program, expanding into pet healthcare with clinics and virtual care, and…

News September 9

The Vitamin Shoppe Appoints Kimberley Gardiner as EVP, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer

Gardiner, a veteran retail marketer who previously served as SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Tractor Supply, is taking on a newly expanded role overseeing brand, loyalty and digital strategy…

News September 9
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