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PR’s Role in the Parent Purchase Funnel: Awareness, Trust and Word-of-Mom

Today’s parenting consumer is time-starved, research-obsessed and driven by trust, making their path to purchase more intentional than…

Executive Viewpoints October 17
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There’s a Plague of Fake AI Reviews Coming – are Retailers Ready?

Nearly 95% of consumers check online reviews before purchasing a product or service. They provide a valuable signal…

Executive Viewpoints October 16
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The Widening Gap Between Brand and Performance Marketing is Holding Retailers Back — and How to Fix It

The divide between brand and performance marketing is costing retailers revenue. Against today’s collapsed marketing funnel, the old…

Executive Viewpoints October 15
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The Promotion Paradox: How Retailers can Rethink Holiday Sales Strategy

Every holiday season, we hear the buzz of internal celebrations, “Company XYZ Celebrates Record Black Friday!” Carts are…

Executive Viewpoints October 14
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How Payment Data is Shaping the Future of Retail

Retailers have endured something of a rollercoaster ride over the last few years, but the good news is…

Executive Viewpoints October 12
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How Retail CIOs can Cut IT Costs Without Stifling Innovation

Retail CIOs are no strangers to volatility. From pandemic-induced digital acceleration to supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer…

Executive Viewpoints October 10
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Agentic Commerce Meets Retail ROI: How the Affiliate Model Powers the Future of AI-Led Shopping

When autonomous shopping agents start making product decisions on behalf of consumers at scale, the retail world will…

Executive Viewpoints October 9
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Inventory Management: Today’s Most Critical Discipline in the Retail Industry

This spring, American Eagle Outfitters announced a $75 million inventory write-down and withdrew its fiscal guidance for 2025,…

Executive Viewpoints October 8
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Get Ahead of the Cart: Marketing Strategies for Peak Shopping Events

The modern retail calendar is packed with mega-events like Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and others that…

Executive Viewpoints October 7
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