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Citing COVID-19 Sales Impact, True Religion Again Files For Bankruptcy

True Religion has filed for its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in three years, becoming the first major retail victim of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Forbes. The company said that…

News April 14

2020 Connected Consumer Series Spotlights Key Investments For Post-COVID Retail

Every year, the Connected Consumer Series digital event brings together some of the retail industry’s top analysts, tech experts and industry thought leaders. In addition to spotlighting ways retailers can…

Features April 14

Amazon To Hire An Additional 75,000 Workers As E-Commerce Demand Grows

Amazon is building on the momentum of its earlier 100,000-person hiring blitz with plans to hire as many as 75,000 additional employees. Demand is still rising at the e-Commerce giant…

News April 14

62% Of Unboxing Video Viewers Are Researching The Product Inside

One in five consumers has watched an unboxing video, and 62% of these viewers did so as part of their product research, so creating a memorable unboxing experience can be…

Features April 14

The Value of Store Automation In The Age Of Disruption

According to Capgemini’s January 2020 study on smart stores, only 25% of retailers are actively working on implementing store automation, and only about one-third intend to do so in the…

Executive Viewpoints April 14

EBay Taps COO Of Walmart E-Commerce As New CEO

EBay has named Jamie Iannone, current COO of Walmart e-Commerce, as its new CEO. Interim eBay CEO Scott Schenkel will remain in the position until Iannone officially begins on April…

News April 13

LocatorX Raises $6.6 Million, Names UPS Executive To Board Of Directors

LocatorX, a tracking technology solution provider, has raised $6.6 million over the past year to support continued development and expand its sales and marketing operations. The company aims to help…

News April 13

To Enable Customer Reviews, Or Not To Enable Customer Reviews?

Customer reviews are a tricky proposition. Although online reviews influence 9 in 10 consumers when they make purchasing decisions, they also enable one disgruntled customer to severely impact your product sales or…

Executive Viewpoints April 13

How Much Will The 2020 Election Impact The Retail Landscape?

The political climate is having a measurable effect on retail: 40% of Americans say the 2020 election will impact which brands they shop with, according to the RetailMeNot 2020 Shopper…

Features April 13
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