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For Direct-To-Consumer Subscription Programs, Personalization Is Paramount
Economies of scale have enabled e-commerce giant Amazon to dominate the replenishment market with its Subscribe and Save model, making it essentially impossible for any other subscription program to succeed…
Executive Viewpoints February 20
Workjam Acquires On-Demand Staffing Platform
Workjam, a digital workplace solutions provider, has acquired Forge, an on-demand staffing platform, marking the company’s second acquisition in 13 months. In January 2019, Workjam acquired employee communications software provider…
News February 19
Walmart Underperforms In Q4, Blames Soft Sales In Key Holiday Categories
Walmart posted lackluster revenue totals during the holiday season as the retail giant saw underwhelming sales in major categories, including toys and apparel. Total Q4 revenue grew 2.1% to $141.67…
News February 19
Nike Promotes New COO, CFO And President Of Consumer And Marketplace
Nike is making several internal changes to its leadership team: EVP and CFO Andy Campion will be promoted to Chief Operating Officer; CFO of Operating Segments and VP of Investor…
News February 19
A World-Class Supply Chain Doesn’t Have To Be Out Of Reach. Here’s How To Make It Happen.
We’ve seen it time and time again ― shoppers venting on social media due to late deliveries, fulfillment errors or unmet customer service expectations. As many retailers can attest, consumers…
Executive Viewpoints February 19
Enhancing Web Accessibility: How Good-Faith Efforts Can Head Off Costly Lawsuits
Accessibility is just as important online as it is in the physical world, and failure to meet shoppers’ needs can have high costs. The number of federal web accessibility lawsuits…
Features February 19IKEA Dubai Launches A Promotion With A New Currency: Time
IKEA Dubai is running a promotion that lets customers spend their time as money, according to Forbes. Shoppers can show associates their Google Maps timeline at checkout to be credited…
News February 18
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Buys Personalized Product Retailer
1-800-FLOWERS.COM will acquire PersonalizationMall.com, an e-Commerce retailer that specializes in personalized items, for $252 million. The deal includes the personalizationmall.com web site and a 360,000-square-foot production and distribution facility in…
News February 18Pier 1 To Enter Chapter 11 Bankruptcy And Seek A Buyer
Pier 1 Imports has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will pursue a sale of the company. The retailer will maintain its plans to close up to 450 locations, including…
News February 18
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