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Staples will now accept returns and Amazon is tapping local businesses to make it deliveries.

Amazon Enlists Staples, Local Businesses to Help with Returns and Delivery

In Amazon’s latest moves to bolster its logistics and fulfillment network, the company has partnered with Staples to accept customer returns and is looking for 2,500 local business to join…

News June 29
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Shipt Debuts Hosting Hub to Simplify Party Planning

Delivery platform Shipt has added a Hosting Hub, providing curated lists of trending products for barbecues, Fourth of July parties and other celebrations from retailers including Target and Meijer. Shipt…

News June 29

Temu Aims to Help Retailers Match Manufacturing and Order Sizes to Market Conditions

Temu offers Next-Gen Manufacturing (NGM) to help retailers and marketplace sellers increase visibility of demand so that they can improve their product fit and match market conditions. By connecting sellers…

News June 29

The Latest Trends in Work Clothing for Retail Staff

Dress code in retail is paramount to driving sales and achieving business growth. The reason? It’s human nature to judge people based on how they’re dressed. Take a retail store,…

Executive Viewpoints June 29

Report: Dollar Tree Plans Prices as High as $5 as it Expands Assortment

Dollar Tree is reportedly planning to bump prices on certain products as high as $5, particularly in the food and beverage space, as it looks for opportunities to carry a…

News June 28
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GNC to Begin Testing Drone Deliveries in Utah

GNC has partnered with autonomous delivery system Zipline to begin offering fully electric drone delivery in select markets in the U.S. Beginning in Salt Lake City this summer, GNC will work with Zipline to…

News June 28
DoorDash makes its biggest app update ever as it looks to serve all local commerce.

DoorDash Looks Beyond Restaurants to Become ‘The Local Commerce Company’

As it marks its 10-year anniversary, DoorDash is doubling down on its ambition to evolve beyond restaurant delivery to become “the local commerce company.” The delivery platform unveiled a series…

News June 28
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Under Armour Names Marriott Exec as Chief Customer Officer

Under Armour has named long-time Marriott executive Jim Dausch as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO), effective July 24, 2023. The retailer also has promoted Danny Miles to EVP, Chief…

News June 28

Casey’s Plans to Add 350 Stores, New Food Options in Three-Year Plan

Casey’s General Stores has announced a three-year strategic plan that will include opening 350 additional stores, expanding its selection of prepared and private label foods and ramping up its community…

News June 28
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