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Indiegogo Debuts Ecommerce Site for Crowdfunded Products, Plans Physical Presence
Crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has launched a range of new services to “support the full innovation journey,” including a new ecommerce offering, IndieShop, which allows users to purchase products developed via…
News July 12
Costco to Boost Membership Fees for First Time Since 2017
Costco will raise its annual membership fees, one of its primary sources of revenue, for the first time in over six years. Gold Star, Business and Business Add-On memberships will…
News July 12
Dollar General to Pay $12 Million Penalty to Settle Workplace Safety Claims
More than one year after Dollar General shareholders voted to implement an independent audit of in-store employee safety, the retailer has agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and make…
News July 12
$7 Million Energy Department Grant will Power Batteries Plus Recycling Initiatives
Batteries Plus has been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant of more than $7 million to support a comprehensive nationwide initiative for increasing battery recycling. The DOE’s…
News July 12
Hallmark to Debut Upgraded Streaming Service with Retail Store Tie-ins
Hallmark is revamping its streaming service and integrating retail and product benefits into the price of a subscription, with the goal of creating an “unparalleled Hallmark lifestyle experience.” In mid-September the…
News July 12
Starbucks Attempts to Make Reusable Cups Mainstream with Citywide Test
Starbucks has been a longtime champion for reusable cups. The coffee giant has conducted more than 20 reusable tests in stores worldwide and earlier this year, it became the first…
News July 12
Cracking the Code of Customer Loyalty in 2024 Means Prioritizing Customer Lifetime Value Over Speed
There are two types of customers: those who buy and those who keep coming back. Success in ecommerce, and retail in general, depends on the latter. For VCs backing ecommerce…
Executive Viewpoints July 12
How AI Takes the ‘Lumpiness’ Out of Floor & Decor’s Inventory Planning
The requirements for retail success don’t get much more basic than the ability to accurately forecast customer demand. Even a mom-and-pop bodega should be able to gauge how many people…
Features July 12
The Bouqs Company is Blooming in 3 California Whole Foods Stores
Direct-to-consumer floral delivery company The Bouqs Co. is popping up in three Whole Foods Market stores throughout California to give local customers fast and easy access to its fresh florals…
News July 11
