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Amazon Consolidates Retail, Marketplace Operations Under One Team
Amazon is merging its retail and Marketplace teams behind the scenes, according to a company statement reported on by Business Insider. The retailer has “been working for some time on…
News June 27Venmo Debit Card Expands App’s Reach To Brick-And-Mortar Retail
Peer-to-peer payment service Venmo has launched a Mastercard debit card, allowing users to pay for items in retail stores without having to transfer funds to their bank accounts. The card rollout…
News June 27Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Opening 100 NYC Stores, Ramping Up Competition With Starbucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is returning to New York City through its new franchisee, Hudson River Coffee & Tea. The franchise will open its first location in Manhattan…
News June 27
Beam It To Me, Scotty
It wasn’t long ago when same-day delivery service was reserved for extremely sensitive and important business documents and medical supplies, or highly perishable gifts such as fresh flowers. Even purchasing…
Executive Viewpoints June 27Will Decisions On Net Neutrality, Online Sales Tax Spell Trouble For SMBs?
Two developments within the last two weeks could create potential roadblocks for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) within retail, particularly those operating exclusively online: The repeal of net neutrality rules, which…
Executive Viewpoints June 27
Exclusive Q&A: Brian Solis Reveals Five Keys To Real Retail Innovation
As a digital analyst, anthropologist and futurist, Brian Solis strives to get to the heart of not just how the art of doing business has changed, but more importantly, why.…
Features June 26Porch Gives Overstock.com Shoppers Access To 300,000 Home Service Professionals
Overstock.com is partnering with Porch, an online home improvement company, to increase customer convenience and offer customers an extended and personalized customer experience post-purchase. Through the partnership, Porch gives Overstock…
News June 26
Peet’s Coffee Takes The Guesswork Out Of Promotions With New Loyalty Solution
Peet’s Coffee was looking to expand its Peetnik Rewards loyalty program to all 240 stores following a beta test period, but needed a more reliable platform. By partnering with Paytronix, the…
Features June 26
Fish Where The Fish Are!
As any experienced fisherman will tell you, the difference between a long day of sitting in a rusty rowboat in the burning sun with the only bites from pesky mosquitoes…
Executive Viewpoints June 26
