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Droopy Dog or Contagious Cat? Call New Walmart+ Telehealth Vet Service

Walmart+ has added a new membership benefit designed to appeal to the more than 75% of its members who are pet owners: 24/7 veterinary telehealth services offered in partnership with…

News May 24
Wayfair Wilmette store

Wayfair Opens First Large-Format Store Outside Chicago

Wayfair opened the doors of its first large-format store on Thursday in Wilmette, Ill., just outside of Chicago, marking a brick-and-mortar milestone for the digitally native company. Spanning 150,000 square…

News May 24

Federal Watchdog Institutes Consumer Protections for BNPL Purchases

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an interpretive rule confirming that buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders are in essence credit card providers, meaning they will be required…

News May 24

#RICE24 Solution Spotlight: Shopify Creates a Unified Commerce Platform for Merchants

Up to 60% of merchants say reducing friction between in-store and online is a top priority. To create a competitive experience, the back end of a merchant’s in-store and online…

News May 24
KIKI World is a community-driven commerce platform that allows consumers to vote on which beauty products are manufactured.

How One Beauty Brand is Making Community-Powered Commerce a Reality

Editor’s Note: As the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) nears, we’re highlighting recent coverage of some of the speakers and companies that will be taking the stage in Chicago, June 4-6, 2024.…

Features May 24

The Rising Tide of Pushout Theft: A Challenge for Retailers

In the retail world, a unique type of theft has been steadily increasing: pushout theft. This phenomenon, where shoplifters brazenly wheel out carts laden with unpaid merchandise, is causing significant…

Executive Viewpoints May 24

Instacart Curates Shoppable Cart Inspired by ‘The Valley’ TV Show

Instacart is enhancing its partnership with Peacock with the launch of a custom, curated cart experience based on the new Bravo reality series The Valley. Cast members of the show,…

News May 23
Ebay user snaps a jacket for resale

Ebay Recommerce Report Finds that Buying Used is Becoming a Lifestyle Choice

Ebay, the OG of online resale, has released its fourth annual Recommerce Report highlighting what many of us already know anecdotally — that the sale of secondhand goods is growing…

News May 23

Children’s Place CEO Departs; Retailer Seeks Permanent Replacement

The Children’s Place President and CEO Jane Elfers has left the company, effective May 20, 2024. Board Director Muhammad Umair has been named President and Interim CEO as the retailer…

News May 23
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