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New Multi-Brand Golf Membership Club Swings for Savings and Circularity

Tyler Mycoskie, one of the founders of Toms Shoes, has launched MyGolfClub — a membership-based retail platform offering premium golf equipment and apparel from an array of brands. For $179.88…

News August 1

Clean, Complete, and Unified Data: Your Competitive Edge in Ecommerce

The global market size for AI in ecommerce is estimated at $9 billion in 2025, and is anticipated to reach $64 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate…

Executive Viewpoints August 1
How marketers can connect with worried consumers.

3 Questions with Veteran Marketer Sarah Crockett: Connecting with Consumers in Times of Turbulence

When it comes to marketing portfolios, not many executives have one as robust as Sarah Crockett. Throughout her career she has handled messaging for Von Dutch, Lucky Brand Jeans, Vans,…

Features August 1

Starbucks to Complete 1,000 Store ‘Uplifts’ in 2026, Plans to Phase Out Pickup-Only Locations

With a targeted investment of $150,000 per store, Starbucks is planning a new coffeehouse “uplift” program designed to quickly replace thousands of seats that had been previously removed from stores…

News July 31

Kroger Brings Retail Media, Loyalty and Insights Together Under One Roof

Kroger has unified the supermarket giant’s retail media, insights and loyalty marketing functions into a single department: Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) Powered by 84.51˚. The newly unified team, which includes…

News July 31
Rendering of the Wayfair store set to open in Denver in late 2026.

Wayfair Continues Brick-and-Mortar Expansion with Plans for Denver Store

Wayfair has announced plans for its fourth large-format store, which will open in Denver in late 2026. The approximately 140,000-square-foot store will mark Wayfair’s first foray into the Mountain West region, joining…

News July 31

Beyond the Map: How Retailers are Using Real-World Movement to Guide Site Selection

As retailers race to meet customer expectations for speed, convenience and personalization, location strategy has become a key competitive differentiator. Static maps and broad demographics no longer cut it —…

Executive Viewpoints July 31

Whole Foods Launches National ‘Biodiversity Highway’ Initiative with Mad Agriculture

Whole Foods Market, in partnership with Mad Agriculture, has pledged $500,000 in matching funds, designed to catalyze $1 million in collective investment, to support a national initiative aimed at reconstructing…

News July 30

Walmart Kicks Off Multi-Year Partnership with Major League Soccer

Walmart is latching on to the growing interest in soccer, embarking on a multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) and Leagues Cup. The deal kicks off with the Leagues…

News July 30
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