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White House Delays Increase in Furniture Tariffs for One Year
President Donald Trump has delayed an increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities that was set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, for an additional year in…
News January 6
5 Roadblocks Slowing Commerce Media…and How to Clear Them
Retailers have heard the same projections enough times to recite them: commerce media is set to become a $100B+ category and claim a meaningful share of overall ad spend as…
Executive Viewpoints January 6
2026 Retail Predictions: More AI, Yes, but That’s Not All, Folks
The Times Square ball has dropped, the champagne has gone flat and the New Year’s resolutions are…wavering, but still holding. All of this means it’s time for Retail TouchPoints to…
Features January 6
Lemonis Becomes CEO of Bed, Bath & Beyond Inc., Details his Expansive Vision for the ‘Beyond’
Marcus Lemonis — current Executive Chairman of Bed Bath and Beyond, Inc., which owns the Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, BuyBuy Baby and Kirkland’s Home brands — has been appointed…
News January 5
2025 Holiday Spending Rose 4%, Fueled by Ecommerce Sales Growth Topping 7%
While the final numbers on holiday 2025 are still being compiled, it appears that the season was a strong one, with both Visa and Mastercard reporting year-over-year spending increases in…
News January 5
The AI Shopping Revolution is Here. Retailers have Three Choices.
ChatGPT and Perplexity are building checkout systems. Soon enough, consumers will complete purchases without ever leaving their AI conversation. This fundamental shift in how people shop represents both an existential…
Executive Viewpoints January 5
Saks Global Names New CEO as Bankruptcy Rumors Continue to Swirl
Saks Global has named Executive Chairman Richard Baker as its new CEO, replacing long-time leader Marc Metrick, who is stepping down to pursue new opportunities. The change at the top…
News January 2
REI Sustainability Efforts: From Local Renewable Energy to Greater Use of Recycled Raw Materials
REI Co-op has provided a report card on its sustainability efforts in 2025, including support for local clean energy projects, environmental education, nature-based climate solutions such as reforestation and a…
News January 2
Ahold Delhaize to Close 6 Centralized DCs as Store-Based Fulfillment Flourishes
By the end of Q1 2026, Ahold Delhaize USA will shutter a centralized ecommerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Va. as well as five DCs in Pennsylvania in a move marking…
News January 2
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