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The Habit Economy: What the Fastest-Growing Retail Brands Reveal About Digital Loyalty

Retail growth used to hinge on the first win: the first click, the first purchase, the first viral moment. Today, growth looks different. It is increasingly defined by what keeps…

Executive Viewpoints April 10

Microsoft and ESW Execs to Reveal How to Boost Cross-Border Commerce, Even in Volatile Times — Sign Up Now

Cross-border commerce is changing—are you ready? Hear directly from Microsoft and ESW executives next Tuesday on what’s defining global ecommerce in 2026. Spots are limited. Register today.

News April 9

Ace Hardware Nails it with Uber Eats Partnership Across 3,700 Stores

Ace Hardware has partnered with Uber Eats to enable both on-demand and scheduled delivery from 3,700 of its 5,200 U.S. stores, including locations in all 50 states. Worldwide, Ace operates…

News April 9

Gap Enhances Product Traceability with AI-Powered Supply Chain Platform

Gap Inc. will deploy a supply chain platform from Inspectorio across its family of brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, as the apparel giant seeks to improve…

News April 9

Edibles.com Opens First Store to Build Trust in THC

THC products retailer Edibles.com, an offshoot of Edible Brands, has opened its first flagship brick-and-mortar location in the vibrant Inman Park neighborhood of Atlanta. The sister company debuted in 2025,…

News April 9

Accelerating AI Value in CPG: Closing the Gap Between Potential and Performance

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is evolving faster than ever – and the pace of change is only accelerating. As markets shift faster than strategies, AI is becoming the…

Executive Viewpoints April 9
Frye Found is the newest addition to the footwear brand's resale program, featuring brand-owned inventory.

Footwear Brand Frye’s Resale Expansion is Helping Solve the Stubborn Returns Problem – Sustainably

Founded in 1863, The Frye Company is the oldest continuously operating shoe company in America — and one of the key reasons is that its products are built for the…

Features April 9
Meta has launched Muse Spark a new AI agent purpose built for its platforms.

Meta Debuts Revamped AI Model that Draws on its Social Media Prowess

Meta has released the first in a series of new large-language models, Muse Spark, intended to lay the foundation of what Mark Zuckerberg calls “personal superintelligence,” that is, AI systems…

News April 8

Lowe’s Plans $250M Investment to Help Train 250,000 Tradespeople by 2035

With the U.S. facing a critical shortage of skilled trades workers, the Lowe’s Foundation has expanded its commitment to help train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035. As part of…

News April 8
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