French beauty retailer Sephora is doubling down on stores while simultaneously accelerating its investment in AI, conversational commerce and digital personalization, as the company looks to redefine how consumers shop for their beauty products across physical and online channels.
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Everlane, which brought a new sense of values and design to the fashion world, is being acquired by Shein, the Chinese-derived direct seller best known for cheap knockoffs and highly disposable merchandise. This follows Allbirds fire sale to a brand aggregator and, just to make matters worse, its announcement that it was transitioning into some sort of an AI company. Really?
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Social media mockery and behind-the-scenes drama at Lululemon could make things even more difficult for the brand as they navigate a niche that they no longer dominate.
The economic shockwaves of the Iran war have spread far beyond average American consumers, shaking their heads in disbelief or cursing at the gas pump. The businesses that depend on that shopper, which include every grocery retailer, food manufacturer, and CPG brand in the country, are sounding the alarm.
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If we ever needed proof that when it comes to patriotic, Americana-themed designs, Ralph Lauren certainly is among the first fashion brands that come to mind.
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Here’s a social commerce juggernaut question: How did TikTok Shop win beauty in just a few short years? Watch out, Clinique and Lancôme.
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College students see brands as “cool” when they recognize the things that matter most to them—whether that’s through prices or timely campaigns. Why do Gatorade and IKEA earn cool points?
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We’re taking a hard-boiled look at the billion-dollar fraud lurking behind wine labels, olive oil, honey and the scallop on your dinner plate. These are true crimes happening in the grocery industry, and the detective work is novel worthy.
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Airports are growth retail markets for travelers of all ages. Purchasing decisions are increasingly emotional and experiential, and we shop and dine in blended, seamless ways where we live, work, play and travel. So, what does a future ready airport look like? Imagine landside and airside experiences that rival the best high streets, cultural institutions, and lifestyle centers.
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Food rescue is the most underfunded climate and hunger solution on the planet. Grocers are finally waking up — but it’s going to take a lot more than trendy algorithms to bring retailers and consumers to their senses.
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