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JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, reports Reuters. JD Sports will pay $87.50 per Hibbett share in cash, representing a premium of about 20 percent to the U.S. firm's last closing price. The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands…

In a world with endless snack options, many CPG brands are looking to stand out in the supermarket aisle by taking a sound-on approach to marketing and investing in a sonic identity. Consumer packaged goods have long used sonic cues in advertising to give their products personality, such as those with familiar brand mascots like…

A great web store experience is critical to growth for business-to-business (B2B) companies. However, many B2B sellers are failing to meet buyer expectations, which is a significant business risk. According to insights from our B2B Buyer Report, 91 percent of buyers in the U.S. would switch suppliers after a bad experience trying to purchase on their…

We are so excited to feature Natalie MacLennan, CEO of Dockers, in the Women in Retail Inner Circle Q&A this week. As Dockers’ CEO, Natalie oversees all aspects of Levi’s casual lifestyle brand across product, marketing, operations and commercial. Since joining the Dockers team in 2020, Natalie has been pivotal in transforming Dockers into a…

Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is only accelerating among global corporate enterprises, thus CEOs and business leaders are positioned at the confluence of innovation and ethics as it relates to implementing AI projects within their businesses. While technical prowess and business potential are usually the focus of conversations around AI, the ethical considerations are sometimes…

Longtime mall retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, however, a group of investors led by brand management firm WHP Global is looking to save the company by acquiring it. Express, whose portfolio includes its namesake banner, Bonobos and UpWest, said it will close 95 of its eponymous shops and all of…

In episode 449 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews John Agnew, chief marketing officer at Love.com, an online marketplace focused on sustainable, healthy products and charitable giving. Listen in as Agnew provides an overview of the company (0:55), discusses the conscious shopping trend (1:40), the consumer behaviors Love.com is trying to tap into…

In an era defined by rapid transformation and technological innovation, the retail sector finds itself at the forefront of adaptation and change. Staying ahead of emerging trends is about setting the pace and leveraging new opportunities to outstrip competitors. For savvy retailers, this means continuously monitoring developments across multiple fronts, from experiential shopping to advanced…

Between the Baltimore bridge collapse, Red Sea conflict and Panama Canal drought, the supply chain has been in the spotlight because of the global pandemic and shutdown, international conflicts, major weather events and more. Addressing Challenges Customers need assurances from businesses that merchandise will arrive when promised. In an increasingly competitive landscape, businesses need to…

Social media is no longer just a place to connect with friends; it has transformed into a powerful engine for businesses to acquire new customers. A recent survey revealed that a staggering 97 percent of marketers are leveraging social media to reach their target audiences. And the numbers don't lie — brands that embrace social…