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Target Opens Revamped Design-Forward SoHo Store
[Update as of Dec. 9, 2025] Target has officially opened the Target SoHo store at 600 Broadway in NYC, a design-forward location with a dynamic, continuously evolving assortment including trend-worthy…
News December 9
Amazon’s Just Walk Out Tech Poised to Break into a Run
The Just Walk Out (JWO) cashierless retailing solution from Amazon has faced hurdles since it was first introduced nearly a decade ago, but recently it has been racking up some…
Features December 9
What Cyber Week 2025 Revealed — and How Merchants Should Prepare for 2026
Cyber Week 2025 didn’t feel frantic — it felt unusually focused. Shoppers arrived confident, prepared and clear about what they wanted because promotions were more transparent, discovery was cleaner and…
Executive Viewpoints December 9
Trump Creates Food Security Task Forces within FTC and Justice Department
Seeking to curb “price-fixing, anti-competitive behavior and foreign influence that drives up grocery prices and threatens the security of America’s food supply,” President Donald Trump has signed an executive order…
News December 8
Instacart Launches ChatGPT Integration Encompassing In-App Checkout
Instacart has launched an app on ChatGPT offering end-to-end shopping, including the platform’s Instant Checkout feature, all within the context of a ChatGPT conversation. The Instant Checkout experience is currently…
News December 8
Pinterest Rolls Out Shoppable Recipes with Walmart as it Seeks to Make ‘Every Pin Shoppable’
Pinterest has teamed up with Walmart to pilot a new shoppable recipe experience in the U.S. Every week, millions of people use Pinterest to discover recipes and find meal inspiration.…
News December 8
Private Labels are no Longer Just a Bargain Buy: They’re Reshaping Retail Growth
Private label products have officially outgrown their reputation as “cheaper alternatives.” In 2024, U.S. private label sales reached $271 billion, according to data from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA),…
Executive Viewpoints December 8
Independent Retail in a Time of Change
Featuring: Jen Burke, Chief Revenue Officer, Faire Independent retailers have always been nimble, but the past few years have demanded even more adaptability. In this episode of Retail Remix, host…
Podcasts December 8
Ikea Among the Kiwis: Retailer Opens First New Zealand Store
Ikea has opened its first store in New Zealand, in Auckland’s Sylvia Park, and has added 29 pickup points throughout the country where online shoppers can pick up their purchases.…
News December 5
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