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Alibaba Mall Moves Internet Giant Further Into Physical Retail

Construction is well underway on a five-story Alibaba mall that is scheduled to open in April 2018, according…

News September 6

UncommonGoods Takes Proactive Steps To Meet Delivery Date Promises

Late deliveries are the classic lose-lose for both retailers and their customers. They are particularly painful during the…

News September 6
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High Shipping Costs Push 59% Of Shoppers Toward In-Store Purchases

A new survey reveals a major disconnect between retailers and consumers about the perceived value of shipping services:…

News September 5
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Synchrony Financial Offers SyPi Mobile Plug-In For Retail Apps

Synchrony Financial has created a fully-integrated plug-in credit feature (SyPi) for the mobile apps of its retail partners.…

News September 5
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Hubba Launches Groups Feature To Connect Businesses Through Discussion

Hubba has launched Hubba Groups, a new feature enabling business owners to connect and access real-time answers and…

News September 5

Macy’s, Best Buy, PetSmart Expand Same-Day Delivery Via Deliv Partnership

Today’s customer-driven convenience economy requires retailers to ensure they can deliver on the promise of on-demand services, whether…

News September 1
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Blackhawk Network Acquires CashStar For $175M

Blackhawk Network, Inc., a global financial tech company, has acquired gift card commerce solutions provider CashStar, Inc. for…

News September 1

Barnie’s Coffee Adapts To Changing Employee Roles With HR Automation

Barnie’s Coffee has undergone significant transformations during its 35-year-history, evolving from a traditional coffee chain with more than 200…

News September 1

Apocalypse? Not Now: Retailers Will Open 1,300 Net Stores In 2017

The phrase “retail apocalypse” caught a lot of traction throughout 2017 due to the heavily publicized pileup of…

News August 31
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