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Best Buy to Exit Physical DVD and Blu-Ray Sales in 2024

In yet another sign of the triumph of streaming, Best Buy will reportedly stop selling physical DVDs in-store and online beginning in 2024, according to CNBC and other media outlets.…

News October 16

Walmart to Open 5th Next-Gen Fulfillment Center in 2026

Walmart, which had announced plans to open four next-generation fulfillment centers in June 2022, will build a fifth location scheduled to open in 2026 in Stockton, Calif. The 900,000-square-foot facility…

News October 16
Banana Republic's new flagship in San Franscisco.

Banana Republic Marks Move into Lifestyle with New San Francisco Flagship

Banana Republic has opened its new flagship store on Geary Street in San Francisco’s historic Union Square shopping district, and its new home goods line BR Home is getting the…

News October 16
Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy.

Rite Aid Names New CEO as it Officially Enters Bankruptcy

Update 10/19/23 — Rite Aid plans to close 154 underperforming stores as part of its bankruptcy, according to new court filings, much lower than the 400 to 500 initially predicted.…

News October 16

Bed Bath & Beyond Marketing Head Steps Down

Angela Hsu, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Bed Bath & Beyond, has stepped down from her post. Dave Nielsen, President of the retailer formerly known as Overstock.com, will take over…

News October 16

Integrate Pricing, Promotions and Markdowns to Drive Profitability

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers (96%) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But…

Features October 16

3 Ways to Maximize Zero-Party Data Collection During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

In today’s hyper-competitive ecommerce landscape, data isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the most important weapon for success in your arsenal. However, as stringent consumer privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA…

Executive Viewpoints October 16

From Pop-up to Permanence: The Inside Scoop on the Museum of Ice Cream

Featuring: Manish Vora, Co-founder and CEO, Museum of Ice Cream Starting as a pop-up sensation, the Museum of Ice Cream quickly captured the hearts and minds of visitors. It also…

Podcasts October 16

1-800-Flowers Launches Corporate Gifting Platform

1-800-Flowers.com has introduced SmartGift for Business to help business customers manage corporate gifting programs, automate sends, create a recipient feedback loop and measure success with a customized, real-time analytics dashboard.…

News October 14
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