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How Brands can Deliver More Value to Shoppers in 2023

Although there are signs that inflation is easing, higher prices and an uncertain economy continue to impact consumer behavior. Although many customers are “brand loyal,” given the economic environment, stressed…

Executive Viewpoints January 5

Amazon Receives $8 Billion Loan to Help Navigate Economic Headwinds

Amazon has reached an agreement with certain lenders for an $8 billion unsecured loan, according to a filing with the SEC. The loan is set to mature in 364 days,…

News January 4
Shopify unveils new modular ecommerce offering to appeal to enterprise retailers.

Shopify Woos Bigger Retailers with New Modular Offering; Mattel One of First to Trial

Shopify has unveiled a new modular ecommerce offering targeted at enterprise retailers in a shift away from its previous focus on primarily serving smaller retailers.  Over the last two decades…

News January 4
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Ecommerce with Flair: Digital Tools for a More Inspiring Online Experience

The advantages of buying online are clear. For customers, product selection has gone up while prices have gone down, and convenience has become king. But not everything is better online.…

Executive Viewpoints January 4
Youthforia's rapid rise offers a lesson in harnessing the power of social media.

How Youthforia Went from Instagram to Ulta in Less than 18 Months

“Direct to consumer” is so 2022. This year, DTC has a new meaning, or at least an alternate one — “direct to community.” This new form of DTC is built…

Features January 4

Computational Overload, Single Source of Truth, and Making Sense Out of it All

The all-too-common phrase, “single source of truth,” is often thought of as the gold standard of data analytics, but in reality, the truth of analytics is often a moving target…

Executive Viewpoints January 4

Boisson Launches Same-Day Non-Alcoholic Beverage Delivery in Three Major Cities

Non-alcoholic beverage retailer Boisson will partner with Drizly to deliver elevated non-alcoholic beverages throughout the country. Shoppers will be able to browse Boisson’s catalog of more than 125 non-alcoholic brands…

News January 3

Pop-Ups for Good Offers Homeless Kids an Interactive Shopping Spree

The fourth annual “Live. Love. Laugh” Pop-Ups for Good event, held Dec. 15, 2022 at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, N.Y., bused in four groups of children aged two-and-a-half to 18…

News January 3
Relationshop Empowers Regional Grocers with Stor.ai Acquisition

Relationshop Empowers Regional Grocers with Stor.ai Acquisition

Digital engagement platform Relationshop has acquired global ecommerce company Stor.ai, which offers a solution that supports regional grocers by cultivating omnichannel engagement with consumers. The new entity will be known…

News January 3
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