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The Rise of Brand Memberships and the Future of Customer Loyalty

Brand memberships are having a moment in retail, and it is not a passing one. Across fashion, beauty, grocery, and home, brands are moving beyond traditional loyalty programs built on points and discounts and instead creating paid or value-based memberships that promise access, belonging, and emotional connection.

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Retail 2025 and NRF 2026: Insights from Jill Dvorak

Jill Dvorak spends her time at the intersection of retailers, policymakers, and global markets, which gives her a unique and honest perspective on what is really happening inside the industry.

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From Wearables to AI: Matt Maher Decodes the Next Wave of Shopping

Known for his forward-thinking approach to emerging tech, Matt Maher is constantly exploring how innovation, retail, and consumer behavior intersect.

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“Flat Is the New Up”: Richard Kestenbaum on Retail’s Uncertain Holiday Season

Richard Kestenbaum explains how rising prices and tariff uncertainty are forcing companies to pull back on inventory commitments, limiting discounts and changing the rhythm of holiday promotions.

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Build-A-Bear’s 1,900% Run: Experience and Digital That Convert

The secret is not a single product or promotion. It is an experience-first model where guests co-create a plush friend, name it, dress it, and leave with a memory that feels personal and worth sharing.

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The Future of Retail: Unified Commerce, Loyalty, and an Exclusive New Partnership

Retail is evolving fast, and OFFBounds is taking you behind the scenes. In 2025, we’re teaming up with Shoptalk for four exclusive series featuring the real leaders shaping the industry’s future.

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NRF 2025: AI Agents, Social Commerce & The Future of Retail

From AI-driven shopping to the rise of Social Commerce and RFID’s breakthrough, brands must adapt fast or risk being left behind.

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2024 Recap: A Year of Transformation and Innovation

Come with us to remember 2024 in Commerce.

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What-Shein-Can’t-Do: The Rise of Premium Retail

From Zara’s flagship stores to Wegmans’ affordable luxury, this trend is setting a new standard for value and customer expectations

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Running Into the Future: How Brands Are Riding the Running Wave

Brands are tapping into the running movement, leveraging the rise of the sport to engage with health-conscious consumers through innovative products, partnerships, and experiences.

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