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Why Lovesac’s Founder Thinks Making ‘Stuff that Sustains’ is the True Key to Sustainability

The origin story of furniture brand Lovesac is one of those great “started in the parents’ garage” sagas…

Features December 5
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Calpak Embarks on a New Retail Adventure: Physical Stores

When Edward and Judy Kwon founded Calpak 35 years ago, they modernized the luggage and travel goods sector…

Features December 4
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At 60, The Paper Store Remains Committed to Being the ‘Antithesis of Online Shopping’

Like most retailers of a certain age, The Paper Store debuted in brick-and-mortar — in this case a…

Features December 3
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6 Tips on Brand-Building from the ‘Original Influencer’ Martha Stewart

In 1982, Martha Stewart made her entrance onto the mass-market stage with the publication of her book, Entertaining.…

Features December 2
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How (and Why) Ikea Embraced Trauma-Informed Design in Crafting Housing for the Homeless

Hopefully, most of us won’t have to deal with being homeless during our lives — however, that shouldn’t…

Features November 27
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Hanna Andersson’s Secret Digital Sauce: Personal Shoppers and a Relentless Focus on the Customer

The decision to close all its stores in 2020 could have been seen as a rare failure for…

Features November 26
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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,900 Target Stores

If you’ve recently been to the beach, or maybe a kids’ baseball or soccer game, you’ve likely seen…

Features November 25
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Study: How Retailers are Managing the Tug-of-War Between Employee Satisfaction and Profitability

Employee satisfaction plays a central role in store operations. After all, when employees are happy and engaged, they…

Features November 22
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Longer Holiday Season May Irk Consumers, But Retailers Should Rejoice

Much of the forecasting for this year’s holiday shopping has focused on its shortness: the quirk of the…

Features November 21
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