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Wayfair, Shinola Among Retail Leaders Presenting At RIC19

The fifth annual Retail Innovation Conference (#RIC19), May 6-8 in NYC, will be a motivational gold mine for retail executives who will be inspired by leading innovators and disruptors. They…

News February 26

The Home Depot Joins Roadie Investors In $37M Funding Round

Delivery service Roadie has raised $37 million in a Series C funding round with investments from The Home Depot, investment banker Warren Stephens and ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s TomorrowVentures, among…

News February 25

Gap Expands Ohio Operations To Bolster E-Commerce Fulfillment

Gap will expand its operations in Groveport, Ohio, investing approximately $100 million into a new 420,000-square-foot warehouse. The investment will also create 600 new jobs; the retailer plans to begin…

News February 25

HBC To Shutter Home Outfitters Chain, Up To 20 Saks OFF 5TH Stores

Hudson Bay’s Company (HBC) will close its Home Outfitters business in Canada in 2019, and may shutter up to 20 Saks OFF 5TH locations as part of a fleet review.…

News February 25

Target Invites Select Group Of Third-Party E-Commerce Sellers

Target is allowing certain third-party retailers to sell goods on its site on an invite-only basis through a program called Target +, according to CNBC. Participating merchants will be responsible…

News February 25

Why Global Retailers Are Leaving Tmall And What This Means For Your Business

By Franklin Chu, Azoya USA International retailers have been quick to flock to large e-Commerce platforms in China, enticed by impressive consumer traffic in the world’s biggest retail market. Yet…

Executive Viewpoints February 25
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Localizing Product Assortments Is A Key Step In Mastering Global Markets

Thanks to the power of the Internet and the increasing ease of market expansion, retailers are proactively connecting with global customers now more than ever. But these shoppers increasingly expect…

Executive Viewpoints February 25

49% Of Shoppers Abandon A Retailer After Experiencing Credit Card Fraud

Nearly half (49%) of consumers have reported being a victim of credit card fraud where their card information was illegally used by someone else, according to a survey from Riskified.…

News February 25

Albertsons Partners With Microsoft To Bolster Cloud And AI Capabilities

Albertsons has partnered with Microsoft to implement cloud and AI solutions that will reduce friction in across the shopping experience within its grocery stores. Albertsons will take advantage of Microsoft Azure,…

News February 22
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