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by Sarah Mahoney
Barbie's theatrical debut may be a juggernaut. But the toy company is still battling pullbacks in consumer spending. Read the whole story

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER BRANDS
by Sarah Mahoney
As it moves closer to profitability, the ecommerce furniture company promotes a new chief marketer, Paul Toms. Read the whole story

CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS
by Danielle Oster
Purina PetCare was the strongest category contributor, with double-digit growth across its Friskies, Purina ONE, and Purina Pro Plan brands. Read the whole story

FOOD
by Danielle Oster
French's celebrates National Mustard Day, Aug. 5,, by teaming up with Mars' Skittles for a limited-edition product. Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Teresa Buyikian
Fast-casual chicken salad chain Chicken Salad Chick, in 17 states across the Southern U.S., has expanded its footprint in Indiana. Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
Lexus is the exclusive automotive partner of the U.S. leg of the superstar's tour. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Les Luchter, Staff Writer
According to a J.D. Power study, personalized service drives customer satisfaction with pharmacies. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Dave Morgan, Featured Contributor
It's clear that search will no longer be only about typing a few words in a text box and having a set of links … Read the whole story
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by Ray Schultz
Companies are using generative AI, and individuals are applying it on an ad-hoc basis, Salesloft reports. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Ray Schultz, Columnist
Most shoppers now say retail purchases are influenced by digital touchpoints, Profitero reports. Read the whole story