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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

How To Launch A Restaurant Delivery Service During COVID-19

It’s no question that the government regulations put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 are, while necessary, putting negative pressure on the restaurant industry. Many U.S. states and…

Executive Viewpoints April 13

Bringg Raises $30 Million As COVID-19 Expands Delivery Volumes

Bringg, a delivery orchestration platform, has raised $30 million in a series D funding round led by Viola Growth. The new investment brings Bringg’s funding total to $83.3 million, which…

News April 10

Tapestry Closes More Stores; Advance Auto Parts Ups Omnichannel Offerings Despite Slower Sales

Brands are continuing to evolve their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tapestry is extending its store closures across all three brands but still continuing to pay associates. Advance Auto Parts…

News April 10

Report: Walmart Hires More Than 100K Employees; Total Could Surpass 150K

On March 20, Walmart reported its intent to hire 150,000 employees to deal with fast-rising demand from the COVID-19 pandemic. Three weeks later, the retail giant is reportedly more than…

News April 10

As Brands Slash Ad Spend, Mission-Based Messaging Becomes A Priority

The effects of COVID-19 have reverberated through personal and professional lives. Many are working remotely, homeschooling children and “social distancing” from family, friends and colleagues. These realities, and the uncertain…

Features April 10
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