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Oct 29, 2026

Industry Contributors

By Everett Jones, Regional Director, Retail Operations, Foxtrot  
Everett Jones is a retail operations leader and business advisor with expertise in regional...  Read more ‣
By Nikki Maldonado, Director, Retail & CX Education, Away  
Nikki Malodonado leads Retail & CX Education at Away, focusing on retail learning, customer experience...  Read more ‣
By Tonya Douglas, Senior Vice President, Omnichannel Merchandising, Giant Food  
One thing I have learned is that customers do not think in channels, and neither should we.  Read more ‣

Featured Vendors

Vince Santo, President & CEO  
Maze is a digital commerce consultancy that helps enterprise brands evaluate, implement and optimize commerce ecosystems. Combining expertise across Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify and digital marketing with real-world merchant experience, it...  Read more ‣
Ken Kerry, Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director  
STS Next is a retail-focused marketing agency specializing in omnichannel campaigns, performance-driven media strategy and retail attribution analysis. The agency helps brands improve measurable sales outcomes through product-focused advertising,...  Read more ‣
Dave Peacock, CEO  
Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of sales, marketing and retail execution services to consumer packaged goods brands and retailers. The company supports over 4,000 CPG brands across grocery, mass, drug, convenience and big-box channels,...  Read more ‣

Feature of the Week

Custom store fixtures can create a unique shopping experience, which is essential for retail success as differentiation becomes more important.  Read more ‣
Data-driven personalisation transforms retail and CPG by enhancing customer loyalty, increasing sales, and meeting consumer expectations through tailored, data-informed experiences in a competitive market.  Read more ‣
Whether you’re an experienced business owner or just beginning a retail business, it’s essential to constantly evaluate and develop a marketing strategy.  Read more ‣