Retailers in April proved that breakthrough moments come from bold repositioning, experiential stunts, and quiet backend innovations that reshape operations. Here are the three retailers that won April's “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards.”
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TikTok Shop turns scrolls into sales: Social storefronts become core retail channels, making the platform a defensible and trusted ROI channel.