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Pier 1 Gets $20 Million Bid For Brand And E-Commerce Business
Retail Ecommerce Ventures LLC, which purchased the brand assets of Dressbarn from Ascena Retail Group in 2019, has offered $20 million for the intellectual property and e-Commerce business assets of…
News July 7
Podcast: Why Does E-Commerce Discovery Still Stink?
What do TJ Maxx, QVC and HSN have in common? They have mastered the thrill of discovery. TJ Maxx stores are laid out to inspire treasure hunting, while QVC and…
Executive Viewpoints July 7
Three Requirements For Successful Retailers Post-Pandemic
The global pandemic has accelerated the pace of change for the retail industry at a rate we have never before seen. E-Commerce spending has grown by more than 30%, cementing…
Executive Viewpoints July 7In Bankruptcy Filing, Lucky Brand Proposes Sale To Authentic Brands And Simon Property Group
Lucky Brand has negotiated a two-pronged primary asset purchase agreement, also known as a “stalking horse” bid, to sell its operating assets to SPARC Group LLC (SPARC), a jointly owned…
News July 6
FedEx Office Launches Partnership To Expand Sign Printing Options For Reopenings
FedEx Office, the printing, packing and shipping services subsidiary of FedEx, is partnering with online design company Canva to create a digital design-to-print marketplace. The partnership aims to make it…
News July 6
Uber To Acquire Postmates For More Than $2.6 Billion, Bolstering Delivery Capabilities
Uber will acquire Postmates for approximately $2.65 billion in an all-stock transaction, significantly expanding the ride sharing service’s capabilities for delivering groceries, essentials and other retail goods. The consumer-facing side…
News July 6Unilever Leverages Alibaba Cloud To Market To Taobao And Tmall Customers
Unilever is partnering with Alibaba Group’s Alibaba Cloud as it seeks to optimize the brand experience for the e-Commerce shopper journey through Unilever’s Taobao and Tmall online stores. By using…
News July 6
Brand Experience Awards: Insights From 8 Winning Retailers
In an industry as diverse and wide-ranging as retail, there’s no one way to create a stellar brand experience — but there are a few common factors. The 17 brands…
Features July 6
How The COVID-19 Crisis Impacts The Employee-Customer Relationship And How To Keep It Strong
For decades, the ‘Service-Profit Chain’ concept that engaged employees led to satisfied customers and ultimately, greater profitability, has been widely accepted and practiced across many industries, particularly businesses where customers…
Executive Viewpoints July 6
