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Uber Named Official ‘Mobility’ Partner for the LA28 Olympics
Uber will be the official rideshare and on-demand delivery partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as for Team USA, with the goal of helping both participants and…
News July 11
Ikea to Debut Brand-Agnostic Smart Home Tech in Early 2026
Ikea will introduce more than 20 new smart home products in January 2026, all built to work with the Matter the universal smart home standard. Matter is designed to enable…
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Vuori Names New Global President
This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Vuori has named Ashley Kechter as Global President with full brand and P&L leadership across all markets and channels, according…
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Usual Suspects Walmart and Amazon Lead NRF Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Retailers, based on 2024 U.S. sales, has remained remarkably consistent since last year, with the top 13 retail companies —…
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Beyond Design: How Smart UX Drives Retail Ecommerce Success
In today’s competitive retail ecommerce landscape, where consumer expectations are shaped by experiences from major retailers and marketplaces, brands must go beyond attractive design to deliver experiences that truly convert…
Executive Viewpoints July 11
NRF: Tariffs and Other U.S. Government Policies Have Ramped Up Uncertainty and Confusion
This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) The National Retail Federation said Tuesday that the “pervasive” uncertainty caused by the changing U.S. tariff and other…
News July 10
ESG Commitments Earn Princess Polly B Corp Status
Princess Polly, the Australian fashion retailer that has become a Gen Z favorite, has earned B Corp status thanks to its commitment to sustainable product sourcing and employee support initiatives.…
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Ulta Beauty Buys British Beauty Retailer Space NK
Ulta Beauty has purchased Space NK from Manzanita Capital, a private equity firm specializing in the beauty industry. Space NK, which debuted in 1993, now operates 83 stores in the…
News July 10
S&P Global Downgrades Saks’ Credit Rating, Calls $600 Million Financing Deal ‘Tantamount to a Default’
In light of a proposed debt restructuring announced earlier this month by Saks Global, S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the retailer from “CCC+” to “CC.” The financial ratings agency said…
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