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Backcountry Acquires Value Retailer Level Nine Sports
Outdoor gear retailer Backcountry has acquired Utah-based Level Nine Sports, which will combine Backcountry’s digital expertise with Level Nine’s product portfolio.
News July 25
Stronger Bonds, Stronger Business: The Case for CRM and Loyalty Now
A seismic shake-up in global trade is underway as new U.S. tariff policies take hold. A 10% blanket import tax has kicked in, paired with tariffs of 25% to 100%…
Executive Viewpoints July 25
Forget About Gen Z — Overlooked Gen X Spends the Most, and will Through 2033
As brands court Gen Z, they may be missing out on a significant opportunity — Gen X. New research from NielsenIQ (NIQ) and World Data Lab (WDL) finds that Generation…
Features July 24
Walmart Snags Top Instacart Exec to Lead AI Efforts as it Unveils Plans for AI ‘Super Agents’
On Wednesday, July 23, Instacart’s Chief Product Officer, Daniel Danker, shared on LinkedIn that he is leaving the grocery platform is to lead Walmart’s AI initiatives. Then on Thursday, Walmart…
News July 24
Albertsons Names New Retail Media Head
Albertsons Companies has appointed Brian Monahan as the new head of its retail media division, Albertsons Media Collective, effective July 21. A recognized leader in retail media, Monahan has managed…
News July 24
Why the Second Sale Matters More than the First
The first purchase is cause for celebration, but it’s the second sale that really matters. That’s when a shopper starts to bring real opportunity for your brand to grow. It…
Executive Viewpoints July 24
Inside One of Prime Day’s Biggest Success Stories — Liquid I.V.
There’s no denying the power of Amazon Prime Day: The annual sales event is now as much a summer staple as sandals and soft serve, and it once again broke…
Features July 24
Guitar Center Aims to Turn Stores into ‘Tech-Powered Music Hubs’ with New AI Assistant
Guitar Center has launched an AI-powered shopping assistant, available not online, but rather on the store floor. The mobile-based Rig Advisor is designed to give musicians an easy way to…
News July 23
Pacsun to Host Week-Long TikTok Shop Event with 24-Hour Livestream from LA
Pacsun will host a week-long Super Brand Day shopping event on TikTok Shop from July 24-30, featuring the launch of new styles, exclusive discounts, creator appearances and a series of…
News July 23
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