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Inventory Forecasting: Why CFOs are Paying Attention
Ecommerce retailers in 2026 are watching their profit margins erode in the face of multiple financial pressures. As escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts global supply chains and drives…
Executive Viewpoints April 24
Container Store Preps for Bed Bath & Beyond-ification with 30% SKU Reduction
The Container Store will launch a “Store Changing” event on April 24, as the retailer’s 98 stores prepare for the phased integration of Bed Bath & Beyond products. Earlier this…
News April 23
Lululemon Names Nike Veteran Heidi O’Neill as New CEO
Lululemon Athletica has selected a performance apparel veteran with three decades of experience — Heidi O’Neill — as its new CEO, effective Sept. 8, 2026. O’Neill has spent most of…
News April 23
Video Still Reigns Supreme — but Retail Performance Depends on Where it Plays
Retail is experiencing a new level of growth pressure. Margins are tighter, loyalty is harder to earn and brands are demanding proof that advertising dollars actually drive sales — not…
Executive Viewpoints April 23
Tariff Refunds Portal Now Live as Importers Seek Initial $130 Billion Tranche
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has gone live with its IEEPA Refund page, providing a mechanism for importers to get back the money paid for tariffs that have been…
Features April 22
How Home Depot, Macy’s and Ulta Beauty are Leveraging AI for Customer-Facing Convenience
Retailers are reshaping the shopper journey with AI-powered tools, and like everything else about this technology, it’s happening incredibly fast — and producing results. For example, The Home Depot has…
Features April 22
Best Buy Names Company Veteran to Succeed Retiring Barry as CEO
Best Buy will be led by 26-year company veteran Jason Bonfig when CEO Corrie Barry steps down on Oct. 31, 2026 after seven years in the top job. Bonfig, currently…
News April 22
From Checkout to Trust Layer: How Merchants Can Prepare for Agentic Commerce
For more than two decades, online checkout, from the “buy now” button to the credit card prompt to the order confirmation page, has been the heartbeat of digital commerce, not…
Executive Viewpoints April 22
Amazon Joins the BTS ‘ARMY’ with Just Walk Out-Powered Merch Experiences for North American Tour
Anyone who thought four years away from the music scene would diminish fans’ fervor for K-pop sensation BTS didn’t understand the band’s unique appeal. Back from their mandatory military service,…
News April 21
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