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Apple Accelerates Reopening Process With Emphasis On Curbside Offerings

Apple will reopen approximately 100 stores this week, bringing its total number of reopenings to about 130. The retailer began the process in early May by opening several stores, and…

News May 27

As COVID-19 Shifts Consumer Demand, Inventory Management Must Go Granular

Although many parts of the country are emerging from COVID-19 shutdowns, government and health officials anticipate that localized outbreaks could continue to impact retail operations in specific geographic locations going…

Features May 27

Expanding Retail Globally While Adhering to Data Regulations: A Make Or Break For Brands

As more time passes, it’s become evidently clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every industry. Most notably, it’s caused retail companies to change every aspect of business — from…

Executive Viewpoints May 27

Standard Cognition Acquires AI-Focused Frictionless Checkout Provider

Standard Cognition, an autonomous checkout solution provider, has acquired Italy-based Checkout Technologies, a developer of frictionless checkout technology that utilizes AI technology. The deal will increase the size of Standard…

News May 26

BigCommerce And Happy Returns Partner To Improve Returns CX

BigCommerce has integrated its e-Commerce platform with the Happy Returns suite of returns software and reverse logistics infrastructure. Through Happy Returns’ Online Return and Exchange Service (ORES), BigCommerce merchants can offer…

News May 26

Silence Is Not An Option: 3 Ways Brands Can Connect With Consumers Amid Social Distancing

As we continue social distancing, people are looking to social media to stay connected. Usage has increased for most social platforms, which provide everything from news and entertainment to video…

Executive Viewpoints May 26

Scandit Raises An Additional $80 Million In Funding

Scandit, a mobile computer vision and AR platform, has raised $80 million in Series C funding in a round led by G2VP and joined by Atomico, GV, Kreos, NGP Capital,…

News May 26

Fender Extends Free Online Lessons, Adds Payment Options

As more consumers take advantage of stay-at-home time to explore their talents, Fender, the iconic instrument brand and DTC retailer, is rolling out free, flexible payment options to help more…

News May 26

7 E-Commerce Design Trends Set To Dominate 2020

With most of us social distancing at home and all but essential brick-and-mortar stores closed, online shopping is more popular — and more vital to a wider population — than…

Executive Viewpoints May 26
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