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Listen Now: Tariffs, Bankruptcies and What Comes Next in Retail

The Retail TouchPoints podcast, Retail Remix, returns for its fifth season with a doozy of an episode, but then again, it’s been a doozy of a year. Retail TouchPoints Editor…

Features May 28

Addressing AI Privacy Risks in Light of Minnesota’s Proposed Legislation

Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology, and in recent years, several use cases have emerged — both positive and negative. Those negative use cases, such as the creation of AI-generated…

Executive Viewpoints May 28

Walgreens Expands Prescription Microfulfillment Network with New Minnesota Facility

Walgreens will open a new microfulfillment center (MFC) in Brooklyn Park, Minn. that will use robotic technology in a central pharmacy environment to streamline the dispensing and shipment of prescriptions…

News May 27

Purchaser of 28 Hudson’s Bay Leases Plans New Department Store Concept

As part of the ongoing corporate restructuring following its March 2025 bankruptcy declaration, Hudson’s Bay has agreed to assign up to 28 store lease locations in Ontario, Alberta and British…

News May 27
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Battle of the Retail Giants Comes Down to Amazon’s ‘Why’ vs. Walmart’s ‘And’

Earlier this spring, Amazon and Walmart released investor updates within one day of each other that presented an interesting juxtaposition of how the two companies approach innovation: The long and…

Features May 27

Cultural ‘Moments’ are Bigger than Ever — Can Brands Authentically Engage with Them?

With the summer season fast approaching, marketers are once again gearing up for the next big cultural moments that will help drive awareness and sales. While events like the back-to-school…

Executive Viewpoints May 27
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Tariffs, Bankruptcies and What Comes Next in Retail

Featuring: Melissa Minkow, Global Director of Retail Strategy at CI&T This episode is brought to you by BigCommerce  The retail industry has already packed a decade’s worth of disruption into…

Podcasts May 27

How Retailers are Helping Lower Emissions and Costs with Automation

As industries around the world face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and optimize energy management, the retail industry is no exception, accounting for nearly 25% of global emissions.…

Executive Viewpoints May 26

Beyond Basics: The Rise of Maximalism in Retail

After years of Marie Kondo-esque simplicity, the retail design era of “back-to-basics” aesthetics — defined by neutral palettes and sleek, pared-back interiors — is quickly falling out of favor amongst…

Executive Viewpoints May 23
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