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UWL Launches Software To Consolidate Shipment Information In One Dashboard

UWL, a global third-party logistics services provider, has launched WorldScope, a propriety supply chain data management platform. The tool is built on the CargoWise logistics software and is designed to…

News June 11

AdRoll Adds New Email, AI And Measurement Capabilities To Its Platform

AdRoll has introduced a new suite of marketing tools for direct-to-consumer brands. The portfolio is designed to help retailers enhance their marketing capabilities across email, AI-driven product recommendations and cross-channel…

News June 11

Sephora, Rent The Runway Pledge To Devote 15% Of Shelf Space To Black-Owned Companies

Sephora has signed on to the 15% Pledge, a call for major retailers to reserve 15% of their shelf space for items produced by black-owned businesses. The 15% figure is…

News June 10

Signet Jewelers To Shutter 230 North America And UK Stores

After seeing sales sink 40.5% during Q1 2021 following temporarily closures of its North American stores due to COVID-19, Signet Jewelers is accelerating its “Path to Brilliance” strategy, designed to…

News June 10

Simon Calls Off Merger With Taubman, Citing Impact Of COVID-19

Simon Property Group has terminated its proposed merger agreement with Taubman Centers. Simon also has filed an action against Taubman. requesting a declaration that Taubman has suffered a Material Adverse…

News June 10

Starbucks Could Lose $3.2 Billion To COVID-19, But It Will Forge Ahead With More Pickup Options

Starbucks expects a revenue loss as high as $3.2 billion for Q3 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a letter to shareholders seen by CNBC. However, the company…

News June 10

Fitz Frames Uses App-Based Facial Mapping, 3D Printing To Refocus Eyewear Retail

Heidi Hertel was a mom of three whose daughters needed eyeglasses, but she found the process frustrating. Kids’ eyewear was limited in selection and designed to fit a large range…

Features June 10

Macy’s Projects 45% Q1 Sales Drop, Secures $4.5 Billion To Maintain Liquidity During Recovery

Macy’s reported a preliminary Q1 2020 sales decline of 45%, to $3 billion, but the retailer expects to make a “gradual” recovery following a strong reopening effort. The company also…

News June 10
Holiday Return Shipping

The Looming Spike In Returns Abuse

Consumer-friendly and flexible return policies can be the difference between getting a new customer and losing a sale.  According to proprietary research conducted by Forter, 23% of shoppers will abandon…

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