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May 27, 2025

Will digital fatigue drive consumers back into stores, catalogs?

The January-February 2025 research survey shows that many consumers report feeling “digitally exhausted” and are “craving in-person, tactile brand experiences.”

The January-February 2025 research survey shows that many consumers report feeling “digitally exhausted” and are “[...]

Ikea asked 55,000 people what they were doing in their bedrooms; here’s what it found out
May 12, 2025

Ikea asked 55,000 people what they were doing in their bedrooms; here’s what it found out

Company officials said its research identifies Ikea as “one of the world’s most popular reproductive assistants,” among many other findings.

Company officials said its research identifies Ikea as “one of the world’s most popular reproductive assistants,” [...]

Is AI a new trend forecaster? Walmart says ‘yes’
May 9, 2025

Is AI a new trend forecaster? Walmart says ‘yes’

The rate at which trends are introduced has been undergoing a major timing shift in recent years, and it is about to get a lot faster, at least at Walmart stores.

The rate at which trends are introduced has been undergoing a major timing shift in recent years, and it is about to get[...]

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June 26, 2019

Gordmans adds 25 new stores in Ohio

Half of Gordmans’ 50 new off-price stores opening this month are calling Ohio home.

Half of Gordmans’ 50 new off-price stores opening this month are calling Ohio home.

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June 26, 2019

Wayfair employees plan walkout

Wayfair employees planned a walkout today to protest the company’s decision to sell furniture to contractors operating child detention centers along the border.

Wayfair employees planned a walkout today to protest the company’s decision to sell furniture to contractors operating[...]

Off/Aisle Kohl's
June 12, 2019

Kohl’s to shutter deep discount operation

Off/Aisle never moved beyond the pilot stage for Kohl’s, and now the retailer is closing it down.

Off/Aisle never moved beyond the pilot stage for Kohl’s, and now the retailer is closing it down.

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June 10, 2019

Feed Your Head! HTT to host two complimentary seminars

HTT is offering two powerful 90-minute seminar programs with hot-button topics next month.

HTT is offering two powerful 90-minute seminar programs with hot-button topics next month.

Ikea Metro Paris
June 10, 2019

Retail giant re-imagines TV living rooms, creates a Paris pop-up and uses biometric feedback

Being a retail giant could mean a company has arrived, has locked in its loyal customers and can copy-and-repeat its formula for success.

Being a retail giant could mean a company has arrived, has locked in its loyal customers and can copy-and-repeat its for[...]