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Amazon Drops Ground Delivery Services Through FedEx

FedEx won’t renew its ground delivery contract with Amazon after it expires at the end of August, according to Bloomberg. The decision comes just two months after FedEx Express declined…

News August 8

Brandboom Updates Connect Lead Generation Tool To Bridge Retailers And Suppliers

Brandboom, a content management and sales automation system, has introduced new features designed to build trust between suppliers and retailers. Brandboom v9.0 updates the company’s virtual trade show service, Connect,…

News August 8

Mass Merchandisers Poised To Thrive During The Final Stretch Of Back-To-School

Prime Day and e-Commerce may have defined the start of the back-to-school (BTS) season, but brick-and-mortar retailers — particularly omnichannel mass merchandisers — are poised to grab their fair share…

News August 8

Janam Releases XT200 Mobile Device For Barcode Scanning, POS Tracking

Janam Technologies, a mobile computer provider, has introduced a touch computer with a five-inch display and Google’s “Android Enterprise Recommended” (AER) certification called the XT200. This latest model is designed…

News August 8
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The Retail War Is For Long-Term Subscribers, Not Unit Sales

As any major sale comes to an end, millions of customers around the country rejoice at having scored excellent deals and reflect on some well-earned retail therapy. What is unclear…

Executive Viewpoints August 8
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Klarna Secures $460 Million Funding Round For U.S. Expansion

Klarna, the Sweden-based bank and payment giant, has raised $460 million in an equity funding round and is now valued at $5.5 billion. The payment company, which provides a “buy…

News August 7

Nike Acquires Celect To Better Anticipate Customer Demand

Nike has acquired Celect, a predictive analytics and demand sensing technology company, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is fueling the footwear and apparel giant’s global “Consumer Direct Offense” strategy,…

News August 7

KushCo Holdings To Launch Retail Services For CBD Brands

KushCo Holdings, a wholesale supplier for the cannabis industry, has created a retail services division, designed to provide solutions for CBD companies through industry education, compliance and building up distribution…

News August 7

Walgreens Will Close 200 U.S. Stores, While CVS Plans To Slow Store Expansion

Walgreens plans to shutter 200 stores in the U.S., revealing the closures two months after parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance said it would close approximately 200 Boots drugstores in the…

News August 7
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