Earlier this month, Google debuted a slate of tools to help bargain-hunters find what they need this holiday season. Now the company is bringing generative AI into the mix as it continues to look for new ways to serve gift-givers this season. New enhancements to Google’s AI-powered search tool, Search Generative Experience (SGE), will help…
Crate & Barrel has opened the doors of its new New York City flagship in a historic building in the Flatiron district. Serving as the brand’s first-ever immersive design store, the location features a two-level “Design Desk” staffed by design professionals, a Crate & Kids shop-in-shop and a range of services, including floral arrangements and monogramming. For…
At Coach locations in Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto and Austin, Texas, visitors can see how they’d look sporting the luxury brand’s products, accompanied by holiday-themed imagery including a pearlescent ribbon and animated snowmen. The AR solution from ZERO10 will be live at the five storefronts through Jan. 1, 2024 and will feature digital re-creations of…
Pottery Barn has introduced a new mobile app for iOS that allows users to get free real-time help from a Design Crew associate as well as make in-store, in-home or virtual appointments for design consultations. The app also lets customers use their iPhone cameras to preview how products will look in their homes and improves…
As a wholesale business owner, you’re constantly seeking ways to attract and retain customers while also growing your bottom line. In the realm of wholesaling, implementing the quantity discount model is one of the most effective ways to do this. This strategy entails rewarding your customers by offering bigger discounts as they buy more. Sounds…
Did you know that 72% of today’s B2B buyers start their purchasing journey online? In today’s digital age, you’ll want to make sure you create a good first impression the moment B2B buyers find you. This is where your B2B registration form shines–a critical touchpoint in your customer’s buying journey. A well-crafted B2B registration form…
Nike is making several top-level personnel changes in key areas, with new leaders in marketing, design, innovation and technology. The brand is promoting from within in several cases as well as tapping Amazon: John Hoke, a 30-year Nike veteran, will become Chief Innovation Officer for Nike, Inc. He was most recently Nike’s first Chief Design…
Luxury accessory resale site Rebag and online resale platform ThredUp have announced a multi-faceted partnership to bring their clienteles closer together and enhance both companies’ circularity efforts. Rebag customers can now resell gently worn items on ThredUp to earn Rebag shopping credit, and ThredUp customers can now shop select Rebag inventory directly on Thredup.com. “Industry…
Starbucks Workers United, the union trying to organize Starbucks workers across the country, is planning a “Red Cup Rebellion” on Nov. 16, the retailer’s “Red Cup Day” — traditionally one of Starbucks’ busiest days of the season. In addition to calling for its members to strike tomorrow, the union is asking “customers and allies to…
Claire’s is teaming up with Sony Pictures Television – Kids to develop a new TV series that will expand on the retailer’s ongoing efforts to “build on its brand equity and evolve into a global fashion brand powerhouse.” This isn’t Claire’s first content play: the company launched a production arm, CMedia, in 2021, which has produced…
