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Five Malls That Are Hitting It Out of the Park

So far, malls have not had an easy year – but some shopping centers have managed to thrive despite the category’s wider challenges. We looked ...
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There’s a New Miracle on 34th Street

It has been my habit to try to visit Macy’s in Herald Square whenever I am in the area: from the time I was a ...
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Is the Time Right for a North American Supply Chain?

Powerful forces are weighing on existing supply chains. We needn’t look far to notice the effects that shipping delays, rising costs, geopolitical headwinds, climate instability, ...
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H&M Tries to Amazonify Operations by Hosting Competing Brands

Although they say they don’t care about conformity, next-gen consumers sure are thirsty for access to hot ticket brands. H&M is the latest online fashion ...
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Will BOPIS and BORIS Replace Delivery?

Covid-19 accelerated omnichannel shopping trends, such as BOPIS (buy-online-pickup-in-store) and BORIS (buy-online-return-in-store). Now retailers need to have a deep understanding of those consumer omnichannel purchase ...
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Sustainability Can Be Deceptive

There are so many conflicting messages about retail sustainability that it’s hard to know what’s real. This is by design. Some messages encourage customers to ...
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Returns: The Next Great Marketing Channel

Returns are a necessary component of the consumer journey. But returns don’t have to be harmful to the retailer, especially if they can be used ...
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NFTs Come with IP Challenges for Retailers and Brands

As the metaverse continues to evolve as a relevant ecosystem for consumers and creators, understanding the importance of protecting valuable intellectual property is critical. In ...
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