Month: January 2021

The 14 Best Soy Candles for a Calming Ambiance

Upgrading your home candlescape with one of the best soy candles is not only a wise move for your senses, but for the environment as well. Providing an eco-friendlier experience to that of traditional paraffin wax candles, these sustainable candles are made with vegan and natural soybeans that create a healthier, higher-quality aroma to be […]

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PTC Launches Version of FlexPLM Platform

PTC has launched the latest version of its FlexPLM platform, “V12,” which the company said will help accelerate the digital transformation efforts of retailers via a “transformative user interface” that also “unleashes visual line collaboration, 3D workflows and embedded AI.” The company said in a statement that the centerpiece of the V12 release “is a completely […]

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‘Scan and Go’ Technologies Play Key Role in Contactless Retail

As curbside pickup and a demand for “scan and go” and touchless transactions swelled during the pandemic — and remain prominent consumer preferences — the role of mobile devices and related technology has never been more important. Here, Christian Floerkemeier, chief technology officer, vice president of product and cofounder of Scandit, discusses these trends and […]

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As Pandemic Continues, Retailers Need to Meet Shopper Expectations

Following a better-than-expected holiday shopping season driven by robust online sales, retailers and brands are trying to figure out how to keep the momentum going. Here, Nikki Baird, vice president of retail innovation at Aptos, discusses trends that emerged during the pandemic, and what brands and retailers should consider in the year ahead. WWD: How has […]

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Adaptive Fashion: Apparel Retailers Must Embrace Change in 2021

After a tough year of trading, everyone in fashion and apparel is hoping for a return to sales and revenue growth in 2021. So while the recent news about the amazing progress in COVID-19 vaccines offers genuine hope that an end to the pandemic is on the horizon, we shouldn’t let this justifiable optimism cloud […]

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Curbside Pickup, Contactless Pay, Expansion of QR Codes Will Continue This Year — And Beyond

As the president of North America for Adyen, Brian Dammeir is focused on bringing the company’s global payments solution to major retail, tech, platform, and hospitality companies — including McDonald’s, Uber, Spotify, Postmates and Gap. He oversees all North American operations including sales, account management, marketing and product development. Brian previously led product strategy as […]

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The 14 Best Collagen Serums for Enhanced Firmness and Wrinkle Reduction

Perhaps one of the body’s most essential proteins, collagen is the building block for healthy overall skin. But as we age, our body’s natural collagen production declines, resulting in skin care woes such as fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, dryness and more. That’s where the best collagen serums come into play. Engineered to invigorate the […]

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New Data Reveals U.S. Credit Card Habits, Financial Fitness

Financial fitness is perhaps the most practical New Year’s resolution to make — and a new study by GigaPoints, a platform that provides personal credit card recommendations based on a user’s spending, revealed that credit card usage is evolving into a game of strategy, and for good reason. GigaPoints’s 2021 Credit Card Trends report said […]

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The 12 Best Kids’ Curly Hair Products

The best kids’ curly hair products not only enhance your child’s natural curl pattern, but infuse their delicate strands with nourishing vitamins and minerals as well. Comprised of gently cleansing, conditioning and styling ingredients, these kid-suitable formulas utilize curly hair hero ingredients such as aloe, amino acid, vitamin B5, shea butter, coconut oil and jojoba […]

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Nextail CEO Discusses Human Element of Retail Through Algorithmic Data

“Fashion-business fluent” is a sought after skill these days — and Spain-based retail merchandising solution firm Nextail speaks the language with a cadence that gets results. Nextail’s approach is to lean into the human element of retail by culling and collating algorithmic data through its industry-specific technologies. And for Nextail, that means gleaning data that […]

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