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Instacart May Have Started with Grocery Delivery, but its Future is Focused on Stores
Since its 2012 debut, Instacart has made significant progress in convincing Americans that grocery shopping can be done online. The pandemic helped, of course, but that alone can’t account for…
Features February 20
Website Bugs are Costing you Customers: Here’s How to Stop Them
Website hiccups can happen to the best of us. Just like when Ticketmaster released Electric Picnic sales without the loyalty code field available, e-store owners can fall short when they…
Executive Viewpoints February 20
As TikTok Shop Expands to New Markets, Amazon Shuts Down Inspire Social Shopping Feed
While TikTok looks to offset a potential U.S. ban by expanding its ecommerce offering Shop to new markets, Amazon is reportedly giving up on its TikTok competitor Inspire, multiple sources…
News February 19
Loblaws Plans 80 New Stores in 2025 as Retailer Doubles Down on Discounting
As part of Loblaws’ plans to invest $2.2 billion (Canadian) this year, the supermarket retailer will open 80 new stores under a variety of banners, with approximately 50 of these…
News February 19
UPDATE: Michaels Taps Former Staples Canada Leader as CEO
[Update as of Feb. 19, 2025] Michaels has selected former Staples Canada CEO David Boone as its new Chief Executive, following the departure of CEO Ashley Buchanan, who left to…
News February 19
Scaling Store Experiences: 4 Lessons from Rekon Retail
For Rebekah Kondrat, retail is magic. “A great experience, like a physical retail environment, can change someone’s day,” she said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. That’s why Kondrat and…
Features February 19
Is China Taking Over the (Cyber) World?
Western countries have long dominated ecommerce and digital marketing, yet China’s influence in these areas has been growing rapidly in recent years. The global digital economy’s influential nature suggests that…
Executive Viewpoints February 19
4 Legal Considerations for Pop-Up Businesses in the Fashion Industry
Fashion brands are leveraging pop-ups to create buzz, showcase limited-edition collections and connect with customers in immersive, high-energy environments. Pop-ups offer unique advantages — generating hype, encouraging competition for exclusive…
Executive Viewpoints February 19
North Carolina Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Unionization
In a vote last week, employees at an Amazon warehouse in Garner, N.C. voted 2,447 to 829 against joining an employee-led union, Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE),…
News February 18
