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GoodwillFinds Adds Returns Capability to Better Compete with Other Resale Platforms
GoodwillFinds — the online ecommerce platform of the 120-year-old nonprofit Goodwill — has teamed up with return assurance platform Seel to better “compete with other digital resale websites” by offering…
News November 21
Hoops Reality: Foot Locker Becomes NBA Official League Marketing Partner
As part of a recently signed multiyear agreement, Foot Locker has become an official National Basketball Association league marketing partner in the U.S., unlocking a multitude of brand-building benefits for…
News November 21
Walmart Aims to Streamline Sourcing with New Integrated Platform
Walmart is working with Bamboo Rose to develop and implement an enterprise sourcing platform (ESP) designed to bring together disparate systems and improve efficiencies with the retailer’s tens of thousands…
News November 21
Walmart Business Launches New Holiday Tools for SMBs
Walmart Business has spent the last year building out its solutions and services for SMB customers, including a dedicated membership offering and tailored app experience. Now Walmart is helping small…
News November 21
When Customers Aren’t Holiday Shopping, They’ll be Streaming
The winter holiday season is a critical time for retail. November and December holiday sales average around 19% of total retail sales, per the NRF, and this share can be…
Executive Viewpoints November 21
Amazon Lays off Hundreds in Alexa Division, Homes in on Gen AI
Amazon has confirmed it is laying off “several hundred” jobs in its Alexa division, the latest move in the company’s strategic reprioritization and significant cost-cutting that began in early 2023.…
News November 20
Publix Promotes Murphy to CEO Post; Jones Named Executive Chairman
Publix has promoted its current President, Kevin Murphy, to CEO, while SVP John Goff will take on the President role. Current CEO Todd Jones has been named Executive Chairman, and…
News November 20
Walmart, TJX Provide a Few Bright Spots in Q3 Results
Several of the nation’s largest retailers, including Target, Macy’s, Gap and BJ’s Wholesale Club, struggled during Q3, with all reporting net sales declines and all but one showing a fall-off…
News November 20
Australian Department Store Digitizes Merch Buying Experience
David Jones, the Australian premium department store, has digitized its merchandising and buying process as part of its broader Vision 2025+ strategy. The retailer, which is known for curating the…
News November 20
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