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Listen Now: AI Answer Engines and the New Rules of Ecommerce
AI will drive $260 billion in global online sales and $1.6 trillion in in-store sales this holiday season, according to Salesforce. Not entirely surprising given that 62% of consumers say they now trust AI…
Features October 22
Southeastern Grocers Rebrands with Iconic Winn-Dixie Name, Focuses on Florida Stores
Southeastern Grocers, which has been through a series of ownership changes over the past few years, will rebrand in early 2026 with a name that carries a century of retailing…
News October 22
How Retail Companies can Thwart Cybercrime During Peak Shopping Periods
It’s no secret that cybercrime is a growing threat to every organization, and retail companies are no exception. In fact, 80% of retailers experienced a cyberattack, according to a 2024…
Executive Viewpoints October 22
Retailers’ Holiday Hiring Forecasts Send Mixed Signals
As with many other elements of holiday 2025, the seasonal employment picture is somewhat contradictory. Amazon, one of the country’s largest retail employers, is standing pat: it will once again…
News October 21
Walmart Sustainability Head, Pacsun CEO Among NRF Honorees ‘Shaping Retail’s Future’
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has named the five new members of The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2026, scheduled to be celebrated at the NRF Foundation Honors on…
News October 21
Walmart Continues Collectibles Push with Stadium Goods Collab
Walmart has teamed up with Stadium Goods to bring a selection of top sneaker brands to its marketplace. The deal follows similar integrations with other collector-driven marketplaces, including comics site…
News October 21
Gymshark Jumps into 12 Dick’s House of Sport Stores in U.S. Wholesale Debut
UK-based athleticwear brand Gymshark will make its U.S. wholesale debut this week in 12 Dick’s Sporting Goods House of Sport stores across 10 states. In-store spaces will feature fixtures designed…
News October 21
Rite Aid IP, Private Label Brands up for Sale
Rite Aid may not disappear from the retail landscape completely after all. Following its second bankruptcy filing in May and the subsequent shuttering of all its stores, the pharmacy retailer…
News October 21
7 Ways to Make Your In-Store Event More Effective
In-person retail events are becoming more important than ever — and they’re more than just a way to hand out samples or drive short-term sales. As shoppers seek out in-person…
Executive Viewpoints October 21
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