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Following $40 Million Funding Round, MeUndies Eyes Omnichannel Growth

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Founded in 2011, MeUndies initially stood out with its bold, colorful and pop culture-infused prints as it acquired a loyal customer base through social media. Expansion into brick-and-mortar: “For the consumer, the brick-and-mortar experience is the most complete manifestation of a brand’s personality,” Shokrian said. “It

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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

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This year, we’ll hear senior-level executives’ perspectives on how customer experiences are evolving as content, community and commerce converge. With an emphasis on customer experience, RICE has three tailored tracks to reflect the distinct interests and needs of its key audience members.

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Bark Ups the Ante in Petcare with Debut of Airline for Dogs

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Omnichannel dog brand Bark has partnered with a jet charter company to launch Bark Air , an air travel experience designed “for dogs first and their human companions second.” Each plane will accommodate approximately 10 dogs and their human companions.

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Petco Unleashes Rover.com to Offer Additional Services

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As a treat, first-time customers will receive a $10 discount on the services. Founded in 2011 in Seattle, Rover has connected pet owners to millions of service bookings and features the Rover Guarantee, 24/7 support, vet consultations and GPS walk mapping.

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In Luxury Retail, Design Trends Point to Experience

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They incorporate physical and sensory techniques, including tactile and olfactory inputs, that reinforce the customer’s belief that she has entered a pure brand realm, a universe crafted entirely by the values of the host luxe maker.

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Customers are Tired of Empty Shelves, and it’s Time for a Fix

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Paul Boyle has served as the CEO of Retail Insight since 2011; he was previously the company’s COO since its founding in 2005. It’s time retailers use the data at their disposal to create actionable insights that can finally begin tackling the ongoing availability issue. He is passionate about Retail Insight’s people, products and partners.

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How Rising AR Adoption is Driving Snap’s Commerce Strategy

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When Snapchat first hit the scene back in 2011 it was an instantaneous hit with younger audiences because it offered something that was almost impossible to find on the internet — transience. Retail is omnichannel, and AR is emerging as a new branch of ecommerce,” said Silverstein.