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To Dupe or Not to Dupe? Trademark Attorney Weighs in

This summer, a new line of Costco hoodies, jackets and pants went viral. Consumers claimed that they looked…

Executive Viewpoints October 23
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How Retail Companies can Thwart Cybercrime During Peak Shopping Periods

It’s no secret that cybercrime is a growing threat to every organization, and retail companies are no exception.…

Executive Viewpoints October 22
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7 Ways to Make Your In-Store Event More Effective

In-person retail events are becoming more important than ever — and they’re more than just a way to…

Executive Viewpoints October 21
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Agentic Commerce: The Inevitable, but Narrow, Future of AI Shopping

The future of shopping is supposed to look like this: you tell your AI agent — whether powered…

Executive Viewpoints October 20
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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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