More U.S. adults reported smoking cannabis than cigarettes in 2023, the second straight year of this trend. …
From Veterinarians to Lowe’s to Marriott: Petco’s Partners are Becoming its Key Differentiator
Over the course of his 30 years in retail, Justin Tichy has worked at Walmart, Target and Best Buy, but his latest job as COO of Petco is “by far the coolest retail experience I’ve ever been around,” he said. The reason is simple: animals. “When you work at Petco, …
Data Shows Customers Might be Resistant to AI Shopping Recommendations — Here’s what C-Suite Executives Should Know
For much of last year, AI seemed immune to the normal laws that govern the marketing hype cycle: expectations just kept on inflating. Of course, to any ecommerce veteran the inevitable deflation was visible from a mile away. But the form that deflation has taken is still fairly surprising. The …
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming New York’s Cannabis Licensing Process Discriminates Against Out-of-State Applicants
Albany Judge Anne Nardacci rejected litigation brought in December by two Los Angeles-based companies seeking a restraining order and preliminary injunction to halt the licensing process. …