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Promotion fatigue exists — for both the consumers receiving offers and the retailers sending them. But they’re also…
Executive Viewpoints
November 5
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To many small, seasonal retailers, peak seasons are the lifeblood of their business. Pick a season, for example,…
Executive Viewpoints
November 2
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I recently spent 16 hours inside Walmart watching people shop. I wasn’t there conducting formal research. I was…
Executive Viewpoints
October 30
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the entire retail lifecycle—streamlining everything from customer discovery and automated content creation to predictive inventory and frictionless post-purchase support. By unifying front-end experiences with back-end logistics,…
October 19
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I love a good pop-up. A beautifully designed space, an experience that gets people excited, a line out…
Executive Viewpoints
October 29
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Key takeaways Bath & Body Works is using its new Feel Good concept to simplify store navigation, clarify…
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October 29
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Retailers spend much of the year preparing for a handful of moments that can make or break a…
Executive Viewpoints
October 27
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Data, AI and retail media can turn physical stores from static environments into responsive ones— if retailers avoid…
Executive Viewpoints
October 26
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Key Takeaways Target has launched Ask Target, an AI-powered shopping assistant available in beta on Target.com and the…
News
October 26
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For much of the past two decades, retailers have focused on helping consumers find products online. Search engines…
Executive Viewpoints
October 23