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Walmart is training store-level employees to use AI
Walmart executives are now training associates to use AI widely throughout the organization through new certifications.
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How meat sticks players are trying to find white space in the red-hot category
The growing meat snacks market is attracting new brands like Singing Pastures to jump in to challenge incumbents.
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Brands are turning to football nostalgia ahead of the World Cup
Brands are using old kits, archive sneakers, national colors and fan dressing to tap into football nostalgia.
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Why Ranger Station chose Charleston over bigger markets for its third store
Ranger Station, known for unisex fragrances, chose Charleston for its third store by combining customer data with on-the-ground experience.
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Thirdlove launches nipple covers as it looks for white spaces within intimates
Women's intimates brand Thirdlove is entering a new category as it continues to broaden its assortment and looks to new products for growth.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
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The World Cup is a big chance for retail media to prove itself to advertisers
The entire retail media industry, from retail media networks to agencies and tech platforms, is showing up in full force during the World Cup.
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Brands Briefing: Nike looks to build a football universe ahead of the World Cup
As part of its larger "Sport Offense," Nike is creating what it calls "a universe of football" in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup.
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What brands are paying to advertise around the World Cup
One in three Americans is set to watch the World Cup this summer, leading many brands to look into last-minute partnerships, proximity marketing initiatives and social campaigns tied to the tournament.
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Brand Substacks are starting to show real results
One year after launching on Substack, brands like The RealReal and Rare Beauty are finding sales, subscribers and new customers.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
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'It's not our approach': Walmart COO says digital shelf labels aren't for surge pricing
As digital price tags have gained more prominence over the last few years, some have feared this will lead to "dynamic pricing."
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Malls break down their World Cup strategies
Shopping center owners hope the World Cup will provide a much-needed foot traffic boost for American malls.
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How an earlier Prime Day created new supply chain challenges for brands
Brands had to pull up their inventory orders and change forecasts due to an earlier Prime Day, which will take place on June 23-26 this year.
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain