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To Fulfill By Amazon Or Not? Brand And Tax Implications Shared In Exclusive Q&A

With major brands such as Nike, adidas, Disney and Victoria’s Secret all selling directly on Amazon, it’s clear that more of these companies are considering bypassing third-party sellers altogether to…

News September 7
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InContext Solutions Names David Rich Executive Chairman

VR solutions provider InContext Solutions has appointed analytics expert David Rich as its new Executive Chairman. Rich will play a key role in expanding the company’s reach and strategic vision…

News September 6
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GNC Picks Rite Aid Chief To Fill CEO Slot

GNC Holdings has selected Ken Martindale as its new CEO, succeeding interim CEO Bob Moran. The GNC board selected Moran as its non-executive chairman, and he will work with Martindale to…

News September 6

Alibaba Mall Moves Internet Giant Further Into Physical Retail

Construction is well underway on a five-story Alibaba mall that is scheduled to open in April 2018, according to Chinese financial group Caixin. Located near Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou, China,…

News September 6

How Retailers Can Participate In The Post-Harvey Recovery

Retailers were quick to assist those in need in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation throughout Texas. Almost every major retailer donated money to a relief fund. Additionally, The Home…

Executive Viewpoints September 6

UncommonGoods Takes Proactive Steps To Meet Delivery Date Promises

Late deliveries are the classic lose-lose for both retailers and their customers. They are particularly painful during the holiday season, when the calendar creates a drop-dead deadline and shipping volumes…

News September 6
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High Shipping Costs Push 59% Of Shoppers Toward In-Store Purchases

A new survey reveals a major disconnect between retailers and consumers about the perceived value of shipping services: two thirds (66%) of shoppers think that the high cost of shipping…

News September 5

The Home Depot And Google Voice-Activated Shopping: A Not-So-Odd Couple

When Walmart partnered with Google Home in August, it added competition to a voice-activated shopping market that Amazon and its Alexa service had largely dominated. While it was only a matter of time before another major…

Editor's Perspective September 5
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Top 5 Strategies For Selling To Millennials

Capturing and keeping the attention of Millennial shoppers is the holy grail of brands and retailers these days. At 80 million strong, Millennials represent one quarter of the nation’s population…

Executive Viewpoints September 5
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