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Amazon Doubles Down on Live Shopping for Black Friday
Amazon has partnered with video commerce platform TalkShopLive to beef up its livestreaming efforts this holiday season with new shows from Martha Stewart, Jennifer Hudson and more. The collaboration will…
News November 22
UPDATE: Amazon Offers 50% Off Everything in ‘Haul’ to Drive Consumers to New Discount Site
[Update as of Nov. 22, 2024] In an unvarnished bid to drive holiday shoppers to try its new discount site Haul, Amazon is now offering shoppers 50% off everything in…
News November 22
UPDATE: Beyond, Container Store Deal Likely Dead After Concerns Raised About Financing
[Update as of Nov. 22, 2024] The Container Store has agreed with Beyond, Inc.‘s concerns about its ability to meet the financing requirements of the companies’ proposed partnership. In a…
News November 22
Ugg Brings Back ‘Feel House’ Concept with Post Malone
If any brand knows the power of feels, it’s Ugg. Fuzzy boots and slippers aside, the brand is embracing all things comfy and cozy by bringing back its popular Feel…
News November 22
Chewy Challenges Robotics Providers to Improve Autonomous Warehouse Picking
Chewy and nonprofit robotics hub MassRobotics have created the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, offering $30,000 and the potential to work with Chewy going forward to the winning robotics…
News November 22
Study: How Retailers are Managing the Tug-of-War Between Employee Satisfaction and Profitability
Employee satisfaction plays a central role in store operations. After all, when employees are happy and engaged, they create more productive and profitable store environments. But one survey found that…
Features November 22
Unwrap Holiday Growth: The Top Benefits of Joining an External Loyalty Program this Season
As the holiday season approaches, retailers are under intense pressure to deliver results, with only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Rising debt and higher cost of living are contributing…
Executive Viewpoints November 22
Instacart Introduces SNAP Eligibility Screening Tool
Instacart has added an eligibility screener for Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) benefits, allowing people to quickly and anonymously check whether they are eligible for SNAP benefits. The Instacart EBT/SNAP…
News November 21
Google Dives into In-Person Shopping with New Lens and Maps Capabilities
Following its revamp of the online Google Shopping experience last month, Google has introduced several ways to use its tools when shopping IRL: Lens users can now use the visual…
News November 21
