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Exclusive: The Top 10 Best-Performing Retail Ads from the First Half of 2025
Even in our increasingly digital world, where almost everything is measurable, it can be hard to quantify the effectiveness of a TV ad spot. But with both brands’ and consumers’…
Features July 10
Gen Alpha Is Coming: How to Prepare for the Next Generation of Payment Preferences
A new generation is quietly but steadily beginning to influence the future of retail, yet many merchants have yet to take notice. Born from 2010 onward, Gen Alpha has grown…
Executive Viewpoints July 10
FTC Cracks Down on False ‘Made in the USA Claims,’ Sends Warning Letters to Walmart, Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to four companies reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in the USA” requirements, as well as to Amazon and Walmart…
News July 9
Urban Outfitters Makes Students’ Dorm Dreams Come True with Help from HGTV
Urban Outfitters and HGTV will turn one student’s dream dorm into a real-life place. The Dream Dorm Makeover Contest is the latest element in the retailer’s UO Haul campaign for…
News July 9
UPDATE: FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule Struck Down
[Update as of July 9, 2025] A federal appellate court has struck down the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule, which was intended to make it easier for customers to cancel subscriptions. The…
News July 9
Save A Lot Debuts New Format Targeting Hispanic Consumers
Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets have introduced a new store format, Save A Lot y Mas, designed to serve Hispanic consumers with an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce,…
News July 9
Meta Takes $3.5 Billion Stake in Smart Glasses Manufacturer EssilorLuxottica
Meta has purchased a 3% stake in eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica for approximately $3.5 billion, according to Business of Fashion, quoting people familiar with the matter. The Facebook parent company has…
News July 9
Social Media Shopping: Overcoming the Trust Gap
Social ecommerce is reshaping online retail, blending the reach of social media with the convenience of in-app purchasing. The premise is simple: instead of directing shoppers to external websites, retailers…
Executive Viewpoints July 9
Creating Destination Retail: Design Considerations for Freestanding Flagship Venues
Top luxury brands burnish their images by opening stimulating and inventive in-person settings for high-end shopping corridors like New York’s Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive and Miami’s Design District.…
Executive Viewpoints July 9
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