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Lockerverse is creating a new kind of fandom-fueled community hub that aims to help athletes monetize their personal brands on their own terms.

Marimekko CEO on How the Finnish Design House Is Betting on Its 73-Year-Old ‘Anti-Fashion’ Ethos to Win Over Nex-Gen U.S. Consumers

The global brand is tapping influencers, a Nordstrom deal, and its first-ever denim line to woo millennials and Gen Z — who happen to share its brand values, Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko says.

Mastercard, Affirm, and Klarna Lean Into SMB and Millennial Market Demands to Unlock Growth

Execs from the financial services firms on easing access to capital for small businesses, expanding buy now, pay later options, and driving cost savings via AI to fuel growth.

Brands Building Wellness into Marketing Plans

The post-pandemic-fueled wellness economy finds everyday brands from Ulta Beauty to dating app Bumble adding self-care to their businesses to boost customer engagement and brand loyalty.

Businesses Large and Small Tap Multibillion-Dollar Retail Media Network Trend for Growth

In-store platforms from DICK’s Sporting Goods to Instacart expand to provide advertisers more access to consumers in the final stages of their purchasing decisions.

Future Shop: Retail Innovations That Will Change How Consumers Spend in 2024 and Beyond

A look at tech ranging from scan-and-go checkout and AI-fueled digital ‘humanoid’ assistants to other breakthroughs that experts say will transform the customer experience.

Internship Program Tips for Small Business Owners

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Moira Vetter, owner of America’s Top Small Business Honoree the Modo Modo Agency, to share her advice about how to develop a successful internship program.

Small Independent Chocolatiers in the United States

These small businesses have found their golden ticket to success by following their passion for crafting delicious confections.

How To Find Your First Customers

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Paul Cheek, a tech entrepreneur, educator, software engineer, author, and patented inventor to share his best advice on how to find your first customers.

New Tech Helps J.C. Penney Meet Its Workers’ Financial and Scheduling Needs

Chief Human Resources Officer Andre Joyner on how the retailer’s new employment solutions app boosted supply chain employees’ feelings of empowerment and job satisfaction.