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Why Most Retail Apps Become Ghost Towns

Engagement is the key driver of measurable growth in retail. Loyalty programs are no longer punch cards and…

Executive Viewpoints January 23
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How Barnes & Noble Used its Stores to Launch a New Chapter

Prognosticators have gleefully foretold the death of the store for decades now, and it still hasn’t come true.…

Features January 21
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How Walmart Shifted Away from Only Serving the ‘Bottom of the Closet’

If “fashion” isn’t the first word you associate with Walmart, don’t blame Denise Incandela. The retailer’s EVP of…

Features January 20
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Escape the Aisle: Outgrowing the Category you Were Born Into

Evolving a brand and outgrowing the category you were born into is never as simple as jumping on…

Executive Viewpoints January 16
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Beauty and Fashion in 2025: What Really Mattered and What Will Shape 2026

After a turbulent year for beauty and fashion, one truth stood out from the rest: Consumers have moved…

Executive Viewpoints January 15
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How SharkNinja Creates Products Consumers Love — Really Love

SharkNinja introduces 25 different household products each year in multiple categories — from too-cool-for-school kitchen tools and appliances…

Features January 15
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Levi’s Launches ‘Wear Longer Project’ to Teach Basic Clothing Repair Skills

Levi Strauss & Co. has introduced the Levi’s Wear Longer Project, a new initiative designed to equip young…

News January 14
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How Inviting Consumers to ‘Ask Ralph’ Deepens Their Connection to the Ralph Lauren Brand

Few brands have been as successful as Ralph Lauren at maintaining a consistent philosophy and image over decades.…

Features January 13
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REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton on How the Co-op is Changing, Ecommerce and AI

Laughton elaborated on the Peak 28 three-year strategy, building a sustainable future while preserving values, and bringing a…

Features January 12
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