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Gun violence is an escalating crisis that extends beyond headlines its affecting everyday shopping experiences. The ZeroEyes Gun Research Center has analyzed nearly 1,200 gun-related incidents in retail environments this year alone. Major retailers like Walmart and CVS have experienced events ranging from armed robberies to violent altercations, contributing to a culture of fear in environments meant for shopping and community interaction.
Bangkok is a massive city with a metropolitan area population of more than 17 million. If it can now lay legitimate claim to have overtaken Singapore as Southeast Asias shopping capital, then Central Pattana, the mall arm of Thailands Central Group and the biggest player in the countrys shopping centre sector, has to take some of the credit. Its quality in bricks-and-mortar was again evidenced in the income statement for the fourth quarter and the year released last week: not only is it doing ye
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
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AD Retail Media , the retail media arm of East Coast grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA , is enhancing the way shoppers engage with products at the point of purchase through a range of new in-store advertising solutions. Ahold retail banners include Food Lion, Hannaford, Giant Food, The Giant Company and Stop & Shop. Image courtesy Ahold Delhaize In-store advertising continues to be a vital component of our retail media strategy, enabling our CPG partners to effectively engage customers
AD Retail Media , the retail media arm of East Coast grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA , is enhancing the way shoppers engage with products at the point of purchase through a range of new in-store advertising solutions. Ahold retail banners include Food Lion, Hannaford, Giant Food, The Giant Company and Stop & Shop. Image courtesy Ahold Delhaize In-store advertising continues to be a vital component of our retail media strategy, enabling our CPG partners to effectively engage customers
After first joining the company in 2019 as its chief marketing officer, Kelly Cook will be stepping into the role of chief executive officer of Davids Bridal in April. Inside Retail connected with the newly promoted executive to learn more about her journey with the legacy retailer and get a glimpse inside Davids Bridals tech-centered transformation strategy.
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This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
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In today's digital world, your online reputation can make or break your business. Protecting it requires proactive strategies, from monitoring customer reviews and social media mentions to responding professionally and showcasing positive feedback. This guide will help you establish a strong online presence, address negative comments effectively, and leverage SEO to highlight your best qualities.
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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Brockmans Gin is thrilled to announce a major step forward in their commitment to sustainability with the launch of their newly designed, lightweight bottle. This innovative packaging marks a significant achievement in reducing the environmental footprint while maintaining the premium quality and distinctiveProperly Impropercharacter the brand is known f
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