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A look at retail trends, analysis and forecasting for what retailers can expect in a year. See related articles, videos and photos. By Retail Boss editorial.
![MikMak Acquires Swaven Expands Global Retailer Network MikMak Acquires Swaven Expands Global Retailer Network](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MikMak-Acquires-Swaven-Expand-International-Retailer-Network.jpg?resize=740%2C600&ssl=1)
MikMak has announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Swaven, a preeminent eCommerce enablement and analytics software, that helps brands be ‘shoppable everywhere‘.
![Biggest Beauty Deal Starco Brands Acquire Clean Beauty Brand Skylar Biggest Beauty Deal Starco Brands Acquire Clean Beauty Brand Skylar](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Biggest-Beauty-Deal-Starco-Brands-Acquire-Clean-Beauty-Brand-Skylar.jpeg?resize=600%2C480&ssl=1)
Starco Brands, an inventor of consumer products with behavior-changing technologies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California-inspired Skylar.
![Award-Winning US-Based Cosmetic Chemist Launches The Cosmetic Concept Award-Winning US-Based Cosmetic Chemist Launches The Cosmetic Concept](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cynthia-johnson-the-cosmetic-concept.jpeg?resize=740%2C600&ssl=1)
According to Research and Markets, the Global Organic Skincare market is estimated to grow to a value of $17.57 Billion by 2028, that’s almost double its value at USD 9.75 Billion in 2021.
![Skechers Opens Flagship Retail Store in Ireland Skechers Opens Flagship Retail Store in Ireland](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sketchers12.webp?resize=487%2C600&ssl=1)
Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™, is elevating its presence in Ireland with the opening of a flagship store on Dublin’s Grafton Street.
![Livestream Is Revolutionizing The Way Customers Shop In Stores retail news](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/retailnews-live-streaming-shopshops.png?resize=740%2C600&ssl=1)
ShopShops is the first US-based, global livestream shopping app for fashion, beauty, & lifestyle products and this years recipient of the 2022 Retail Tech Awards – Livestream Shopping App of the Year.
![Walmart Brings Drone Delivery To Arizona with DroneUp Woman opening a package that was delivered at home](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/drone-unboxing.jpeg?resize=509%2C339&ssl=1)
Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available in the Arizona market for select customers. From last minute meal solutions to a package of Christmas cookies, Walmart has successfully executed thousands of same-day drone deliveries to date.
![Balena Biodegradable Footwear Brand Sells Out At Launch Balena Biodegradable Footwear Brand Sells Out At Launch](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/balena-biodegratable-footwear.jpeg?resize=740%2C600&ssl=1)
The world’s addiction to fast fashion has resulted in staggering volumes of clothing and footwear waste generated each year – an estimated 92 million tons of textile waste is created annually worldwide and just 12% of the material used for clothing is recycled.
![Rebag Introduces First Rebag Wallet to Power Premium Payouts Rebag Introduces First Rebag Wallet to Power Premium Payouts](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/img_0397.jpg?resize=480%2C323&ssl=1)
Rebag has announced it’s launch into the payment’s world with it’s own Rebag Wallet, a tool that centralizes seller payouts, known as Seller Funds, as well as all additional Rebag proceeds.
![Zara: Self-Checkout, Shoppers are the New Retail Employee Zara: Self-Checkout, Shoppers are the New Retail Employee](https://i0.wp.com/retailboss.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/zara-self-checkout.jpeg?resize=740%2C600&ssl=1)
Self-checkout is speeding from grocery retailers to fashion and lifestyle stores including Zara, H&M, Kohl’s and Uniqlo are all testing out self-checkout at select stores.