Creator Commerce, Fandom, and Founders: Day 1 at Retail Innovation Week 2025
Retail Innovation Week 2025 kicked off with a deep dive into creator commerce, fandom-powered media, and founder-driven innovation shaping the future of omnichannel retail.
Sam’s Club Revamps App with Global Fulfillment and Ad Upgrades
Sam’s Club’s redesigned app introduces a global intent center and enhanced retail media features, improving fulfillment flexibility and boosting product discoverability.
Creator Content Is the Infrastructure: The New Growth Engine for Retail Media
At Embark Retail Innovation Summit, New Engen and Primo Water showed how creator content has become the infrastructure driving growth across retail media and digital channels.
Agentic Commerce Meets Kidult Culture in 2025 Retail
Agentic commerce and the kidult economy are converging forces transforming retail in 2025, requiring new data strategies, merchandising models, and marketing mindsets.
AI Training Now Essential for Digital Marketers in Singapore
AI training is becoming a must-have for digital marketers in Singapore, with WSQ courses offering localized, hands-on learning that meets rising employer demand.
Remote Work Tech Demand Grows as U.S. Hybrid Models Expand
Active noise-cancelling headphones, wireless devices, and home-office setups are fueling retail demand as U.S. professionals settle into hybrid work routines.
Ep. 1 - Summerween Trends, Labubu Collectibles, and the Rise of Agentic Shopping
Retail Media Vibes debuts with Tom Brydon of Accenture, exploring retail trends like Summerween, agentic shopping, and the kidult economy. Discover how AI, brand identity, and seasonal strategies are reshaping retail media today.
DSW Launches Retail Media Network With Epsilon
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse has entered retail media with its new self-service platform, Front Row Connection, powered by Epsilon to deliver AI-driven identity resolution and omnichannel attribution for brand partners.
Pinterest Boosts CPG Sales with New 'Where-to-Buy' Links and Purchase Intent Data
Pinterest is rolling out native “where-to-buy” links in image ads, streamlining shopping for consumers while giving brands richer purchase intent data and stronger campaign performance.
Who’s Headlining Groceryshop and Shoptalk Fall? Here’s What You Need to Know
Groceryshop and Shoptalk Fall 2025 will feature over 250 speakers, with retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot joining top grocery and CPG leaders from Whole Foods, Kroger, and Coca-Cola.
Macy's Amazon Partnership: A Desperate Move or Smart Strategy?
Macy’s is weighing a partnership with Amazon to manage its advertising network, a move that could bring quick retail media revenue but raises questions about long-term strategy and independence.
Retailers Win Loyalty Through Smarter Mobile Data
High-quality mobile data is now central to retail success, powering seamless shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty, and shaping the future of omnichannel commerce.
You Forgot to Say "AI"
Grocery Shop 2025 is introducing a “Test Kitchen” series of hands-on sessions, giving grocery leaders practical insights into AI forecasting, SEO in an AI-driven world, and advanced retail media measurement.
Columbia Sportswear Navigates Tariff Turmoil with Global Expansion Strategy
Amid tariff pressures and cautious U.S. demand, Columbia Sportswear is leaning into international momentum, driven by robust growth in markets like EMEA and Asia, and unveiling a bold U.S. refresh under its ACCELERATE strategy to revitalize its brand.
Warby Parker Partners with College Football Star Arch Manning for Three-Year Deal
Warby Parker has signed a three-year partnership with Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, blending marketing campaigns with community initiatives like the Pupils Project to spotlight both eyewear and social impact.
From Oasis to Omnichannel: Retail Insights Behind Culture, Sport, and Travel
Music, sports, and travel news may seem far from retail, but each reflects broader lessons in consumer culture, youth marketing, and trade show experiences that matter for the omnichannel ecosystem anchored in Bentonville.