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IAB Europe launches Retail Media Certification Programme for retailers and expands to ad tech participants
The IAB Europe has announced the official launch of its Retail Media Certification Programme for retailers, following a successful initial pilot phase. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to set a new standard for transparency, consistency, and...

Saskatoon student receives national recognition for innovative braille device
Watching his grandfather begin to lose his hearing sparked a passion in Joti Gokaraju to support the deafblind community and the idea for an invention that would earn him a national award. Gokaraju, a Grade 11 student at Walter Murray Collegiate...

Future of AI in retail: Aligning progress with public perception
AI is no longer an emerging technology in the retail sector — it’s a central part of the industry's transformation. While enthusiasm for its potential is high on both sides of the checkout counter, achieving meaningful results depends on...

Retail chains craft lofty goals for Vietnamese market
Retail chains craft lofty goals for Vietnamese market As one of the fastest growing and most dynamic sectors, the retail industry will aim to embody the spirit of private sector development through strategies to expand scale and develop...

Amazon’s ZeroOne Team Targets Tech Innovation Under J Allard
Amazon, the tech behemoth known for its sprawling e-commerce empire and innovative devices, has embarked on a bold new venture with the formation of a specialized team named ZeroOne. The group, nestled within the company’s devices unit, is tasked...

Correspondent DPA, Home Equity Products; Training and Webinars in June; STRATMOR on Navigating DC
Correspondent DPA, Home Equity Products; Training and Webinars in June; STRATMOR on Navigating DC “Rob, what are the odds that the MBA will set up a ‘Man Park’ at the big conference in Las Vegas in October?” Slim to none. The United States is an...
Pidilite announces Fevicreate Idea Labs 2025 winners
Mumbai, 30th May 2025: Pidilite Industries, a pioneer in adhesives and construction solutions and the name behind iconic brands like Fevicol, Fevikwik, and Fevicryl, proudly announced the winners of the Fevicreate Idea Labs 2025 Grand Finale —...

MENA’s money makeover: How FinTech is flipping the script on shopping
By Gloria Methri Today AI in ecommerce Middle East Checkout.com MENA report digital economy MENA 2025 The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has officially arrived as a global digital heavyweight. A new report from Checkout.com reveals what many...

From signage to labels: The Idea Factory takes leap
Established in 2006, Jaipur-based The Idea Factory, founded by Yogesh Pradhan, initially specialized in printing outdoor and indoor advertising materials, dispensers, acrylic products, hoardings, flex and vinyl prints, retail marketing materials,...

Mexico’s Mobile Shift Reveals Untapped Retail Opportunities
Mexico is becoming a mobile-first consumer market. Less than half of shoppers in the country used a mobile device for their latest retail purchase, whether online or in-store, reflecting a 17% increase since 2022. What’s more, Mexicans conduct 1.3...
The New Rules of Customer Loyalty: Connection Over Convenience
The Gist Story shapes identity. A clear, values-driven brand story gives customers a reason to care beyond the product. Empathy builds trust. Loyalty grows when brands understand customer needs through real conversation and insight. Consistency...

Eight Things You Should Not Say When You Hear a Fresh Idea
What do you say when you hear a new idea at work? Let’s suppose it is a suggestion for a new product or service. Here are eight things not to say: 1. ‘That sounds interesting but..’ This is the most common way to give the idea a polite denial....

InfoComm Product Watch: Add These 5 Booths to Your Must-See List
InfoComm 2025 is days away from opening its doors. We're here to help you prep your to-do list, with the must-see products to check out on the show floor. Whether you can make it to Orlando or will be following from afar, AV Network brings you...

CITGO Launches Premier Status: Unlocking More Savings for Loyal Customers
HOUSTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO® Petroleum Corporation is elevating its Club CITGO® loyalty program with the introduction of Premier Status, a new tier designed to reward the company's most dedicated fuel customers. Premier Status...

More than retail: How culture-driven placemaking is picking up steam in CRE
Northcrest Developments' YZD property at the former Downsview airport in Toronto. (Courtesy Northcrest) For a long time in commercial real estate, retail tenant strategies were seen as the primary foundation to placemaking, following the thinking...

Big Savings Available on a Range of Popular Products
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Tory Johnson is offering exclusive deals on various products featured in Good Morning America, with discounts ranging from 50% to 57% off. These savings are available for a limited time on her website, starting May 30, 2025. One...

Digicel TCI Urges Customers to Complete SIM Swap by June 30
Kenva Williams, Director General of Turks & Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission Digicel TCI is reminding all customers that the June 30, 2025 deadline to complete their mandatory SIM swap is fast approaching. Customers who are still using...

Unraveling the Divide: How the Textile-Garment Designer Disconnect Stalls Innovation
Circular design guidelines and the growing demand for technical fabrics have placed a greater emphasis on textiles in recent years. Fiber manufactures and textile mills have adopted consumer-focused marketing strategies and consumers are more...

Viktor Gyokeres' team-mate claims Liverpool are 'still interested' in transfer target after trial
New Premier League champions Liverpool are sure to have a tally of household names on their shopping list this summer. But one surprise name popping up is Momodou Sonko, who has supposedly caught the eye of Arne Slot's outfit despite a failed...

Gevo sells Agri-Energy subsidiary to A.E. Innovation
May 30, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Gevo, Inc. (Englewood, Colo.) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Agri-Energy, LLC (Agri), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gevo, to A.E. Innovation, LLC for $7 million. The transaction includes Agri’s...