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Bealls’ Secret to Lasting 110 Years: Nurturing Connection and Culture
In 1932, fledgling Florida department store Bealls went bankrupt and was owned by the bank for more than 10 years. Now, nine decades later, the chain is celebrating its 110th…
Features June 12
Loyalty is a Number. Fandom is an Energy.
Most brands know how to build loyalty. Fewer know how to build fandom — and that’s where they fall short. Loyalty is structured. Predictable. A well-oiled loop: customers spend more, get…
Executive Viewpoints June 12
Sustainable Clothing Brand Pact Debuts Resale Program
Pact has created a Clean Out resale program, powered by the ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) technology, allowing its customers to resell gently-worn items for “Pact cash” credits with the retailer. Pact,…
News June 11
Rebag to Offer Nearly 30,000 Pre-Loved Items on Amazon Luxury Platform
As part of its mission to make luxury resale more accessible to consumers, Rebag will offer nearly 30,000 curated, pre-loved luxury handbags, jewelry and watches on Luxury Stores at Amazon,…
News June 11
Listen Now: Scaling Internationally — Strategies for the Tariff Era
With tariffs dominating headlines and reshaping global retail strategy, brands are navigating one of the most complex trade landscapes in recent memory. But given the highly fluid nature of these tariffs,…
Features June 11
5 Ways to Meet the New Rules of Branding in an AI-First Retail World
AI has already raised consumer expectations across the board. People expect hyper-personalization, and they expect things to happen faster. What used to take a day should take an hour, and…
Executive Viewpoints June 11
Pacsun Follows the Music with Capsule Collection and Pop-Up at NYC’s Governors Ball
Pacsun, which created a “Roadside Stand”-style pop-up at Coachella in April 2025, followed the music eastward to New York City for the Governors Ball music festival that was held June…
News June 10
Unlocking the Power of Built Spaces to Influence Shopper Sentiment and Behaviors
Traditional brick-and-mortar retail is always evolving, and in the competitive market, retailers are more motivated than ever to create compelling in-store experiences. Modern consumers don’t just visit storefronts to shop…
Executive Viewpoints June 10
Lowe’s Creates Creator Network, Partners with MrBeast for Kickoff
Lowe’s has introduced its first Creator Network, giving creators/influencers the opportunity to share project-driven stories that build affinity both for Lowe’s and their own brands. The home improvement retailer is…
News June 10
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