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As Theft and Customer Incivility Rise, Bodycam Adoption in Retail will Climb this Year

A YouGov poll of American adults from mid-2025 revealed a notable shift in sentiment around body-worn cameras. Once…

Executive Viewpoints March 26
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FedEx has launched a same-day delivery service and will begin accepting Amazon returns at FedEx Office locations.

FedEx to Begin Accepting Amazon Returns, Launches Same-Day Delivery Service

All’s fair in love, war and last-mile logistics. FedEx has launched SameDay Local in collaboration with last-mile orchestration…

News March 25
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Express and Bebe are teaming up for a Y2K inspired capsule.

Express, Bebe Team up to Capture Enthusiasm for Y2K Culture

Y2K icons Express and Bebe have launched a capsule collection that reimagines signature 2000s silhouettes just in time…

News March 25
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Live from Shoptalk: How Hot Topic and Camp Turn Nostalgia into Current-Day Growth

There’s often a temptation to minimize nostalgia as an easy-to-manufacture emotion of simply pining for the “good old…

Features March 25
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Retention is About Pathways, Not Perks

I want the executives and managers around me to think for themselves. Without deliberate leadership development and fresh…

Executive Viewpoints March 25
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Shopify is touting its ability to play well with all the major AI platforms, and even help non-Shopify merchants do the same.

AI Shopping Update: OpenAI Focuses on Discovery, Meta Launches Checkout & Shopify Offers Catalog Integration for Any Brand

The AI Shopping wars continue to advance at lightning speed with OpenAI, Shopify and Meta announcing new capabilities…

News March 24
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Uniqlo is bringing back its UNtrash It clothing recycling program this Earth Month.

Uniqlo Brings Back ‘UNtrash It’ Apparel Recycling Program for Earth Month

This Earth Month, Uniqlo is bringing back its “UNtrash It” initiative to keep unwanted clothing out of landfills.…

News March 24
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Gap is launching checkout on Google Gemini and new agentic fit guidance.

Gap Dives into AI Commerce with Checkout on Google Gemini and New Fit Guidance Tech

Gap Inc. brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, will soon be shoppable via Google Gemini through adoption…

News March 24
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Dollar General has named a new CEO to takeover in 2027.

Dollar General Names Ahold Delhaize Veteran to Succeed Todd Vasos as CEO

Dollar General has appointed Jerry “JJ” Fleeman Jr. to succeed Todd Vasos as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027.…

News March 24
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