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Wayfair Welcomes Consumers to the ‘Wayborhood’ with Refreshed Branding, First Store

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The company promises “immersive and interactive” experiences across 19 departments, ranging from furniture and décor to outdoor and home improvement. ” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. .” just outside of Chicago.

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As DTC Business Wanes, Solo Brands Taps New President and CEO

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15, 2024, when Christopher Metz, who most recently served as CEO of Vista Outdoor Inc., Metz has more than 25 years of experience leading consumer and durable goods companies. He also helped rebalance Vista Outdoor’s balance sheet and improve overall cash flow. will take over.

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Target, Lowe’s Work with RILA to Develop Tool to Measure Products Emissions

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To help retailers determine the post-purchase carbon impact of products like appliances, electronics and outdoor power equipment, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) has partnered with Optera to develop the Direct-Use Product Emissions Database (DPED).

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What to Consider When Incorporating AI into Your Retail Business

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Virtual try-on technologies that allow consumers to see themselves wearing an item before making a purchase are interesting but complicated. In brick-and-mortar stores, retailers have implemented contactless checkout features that use facial recognition and other physical data to identify consumers and charge their payment method.

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REI Updates Supplier Guidelines to Mandate Removal of ‘Persistent’ Chemicals by 2026

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New supplier guidelines issued by REI will require its cookware suppliers to remove environmentally harmful long-chain PFASs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from their products by fall 2024. It was in that spirit that we first launched these standards in 2018, raising the bar on product sustainability across REI offerings.”

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Dick’s Plans New Slate of Sporting Goods Resale Events with SidelineSwap

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We are excited to increase consumer awareness in sports resale through our partnership with Dick’s and make athletes aware that they can trade-in items such as baseball and softball bats, golf clubs, hockey skates, lacrosse gear — as well as many other types of sports and outdoor gear — at our events.”

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Transformation in Retail: Secondhand Marketplaces and the New Consumer

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As we move into a second pandemic year marked by unprecedented shifts in consumer preferences and behaviors, one trend stands out: shoppers are turning to resale more than ever to optimize their at-home lifestyle. It is projected that the market will grow to $36 billion by 2024, according to Statista. Here’s why. Leveling Up.

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