Just one year ago the business world was ablaze with the potential of the metaverse — new virtual worlds and NFT launches were a seemingly daily occurrence as experts and evangelists envisioned a meta-future; one major tech company even rebranded to capture the movement. But then the economy took a turn, people regained the ability…
Whereas businesses would previously stick to brands and partners they had well-established relationships with, they’re now more likely to shop around and turn online to find what they need. Unlike before, when loyalty was a top priority, today, more than 70% of B2B buyers find buying from a website more convenient than talking to a…
Shopify has launched a new integration with Google Cloud that enables its merchants to leverage Google-quality search capabilities and AI innovations on their sites. Enterprise brands on Shopify can now access Google Cloud’s Discovery Al solutions directly through Commerce Components, Shopify’s enterprise retail solution. “We’re bringing together the best in commerce with the best in search to…
Sally Beauty and The Black Hair Experience have partnered for two experiential event pop-ups designed to braid together students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with Black and female-founded beauty brands. The Rooted in Success program’s first pop-up will be in Atlanta on Feb. 24, 2024, followed by a Washington, D.C. pop-up on March…
Toys ‘R’ Us parent company WHP Global has entered a partnership with omnichannel retailer El Puerto de Liverpool to launch the toy brand in Mexico for the first time. Initial plans include a combination of multiple flagship stores and a dedicated ecommerce site to fuel the iconic toy retailer’s global expansion. “We are very proud…
Macy’s will open four of its off-mall, smaller-format stores throughout the late summer and fall. These 30,000- to 50,000-square-foot locations will offer a curated assortment of Macy’s fashion, beauty, luxury fragrances and more, as well as a “Trend Pavilion” housing a continuous flow of trending and seasonal merchandise. The stores will be located in Highland,…
CommentSold, a provider of live selling technology, has acquired the assets of mobile livestreaming marketplace Popshoplive. The newly named platform — Popshoplive, powered by CS — will allow creators to sell products directly to their followers via their own branded storefronts rather than referring them to brands and retailers. The deal coincides with the wide…
Fashion retailer Rue21 is bringing a new CIO on to its revamped leadership team. Scott Saeger, who will take on the role starting Sept. 11, 2023, is joining the business after more than five years at GNC, where he led several transformational projects, including the implementation of digital sales and consulting tools for associates. Saeger’s…
Melissa & Doug is partnering with experiential retailer CAMP on a pop-up event in New York City to celebrate the toy brand’s 35th anniversary and the opening of the its first permanent brick-and-mortar store in White Plains, N.Y. The CAMP pop-up experience, titled “Let’s Play Pizza Party!” will be held Nov. 4, 2023 at the…
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (Goodwill NYNJ) has opened its first Mini Shop & Donation Drop location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side (UES). The 1,000-square-foot Goodwill Mini Shop & Donation Drop is a smaller-format store compared to traditional Goodwill stores and Donation Centers, and it offers a curated selection of pre-loved donated goods including…
