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As Mobile Sales Surge, Retailers Double Down on the App Experience
Insider Intelligence predicts that mobile commerce sales will account for 43.4% of total U.S. retail ecommerce sales — and 6.5% of all U.S. retail sales — in 2023. Although standard…
Features August 10
The Convergence of AI and Composable Architecture in Ecommerce
With the help of ChatGPT and Bard, the hype around generative AI has soared over the past few months, with experts shouting daily from the mountaintops about its potential to…
Executive Viewpoints August 10
John Lewis Partners with Google Cloud in 5-Year, $127 Million Deal
John Lewis Partnership, operator of the John Lewis and Waitrose brands, will migrate more of its technology to Google Cloud as it seeks to take advantage of advances in AI,…
News August 9
Target Begins Chainwide Expansion of Starbucks Drive-Up Option
Target has begun brewing up a chainwide rollout of one of its most requested services — allowing its Drive Up customers to add Starbucks items to BOPIS orders that are…
News August 9
Square Debuts Appointment Booking App to Help Service Providers Connect with Customers
Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. Called Square Go, the…
News August 9
The Crucial Piece of the ‘Mixed Used’ Mall that No One’s Talking About: Logistics and Fulfillment
It’s no secret that the mall isn’t the draw it once was. Kids these days are just as happy to meet up on Roblox and Fortnite as they are going…
Features August 9
Downtown Retail Revitalization: an Overview
Downtown retail is facing a significant decline, grappling with the lasting effects of the pandemic, the unstoppable rise of ecommerce and the mounting pressure of surging interest rates. However, amidst…
Executive Viewpoints August 9
The Dragon’s Discount: How Chinese Shopping Apps Are Breathing Fire on Amazon’s Market Share
Need to save some money from too much shopping on Amazon? Check out Temu! Temu, the latest shopping app to shoot up in the ranks, is a child of the…
Executive Viewpoints August 9
3 Ways Brands are Reimagining Loyalty Programs
Sure, points and coupons are great, but today’s consumers are expecting far more from branded loyalty programs. While dollar savings may be top-of-mind for many shoppers today, “value” can have…
Features August 8
