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Inside a ThriftBooks processing center.

How ThriftBooks Flipped the Script on Book Resale by Focusing on Community Instead of Price

Back in the ’90s, when Jeff Bezos was looking for a way into the wide world of the web, he analyzed over 20 different categories to decide which would be…

Features June 30

Retail Reaction: How Sampling Puts Brands into Shoppers’ Hands

Retail brands want to grow their customer base and revenues; stores want to drive footfall and increase loyalty. Striking the right balance that benefits both parties — and of course…

Executive Viewpoints June 30

Becoming a Part of Our Customers’ Relationships

We are a company all about relationships because that’s what our customers are celebrating when they buy from us — all the relationships in their lives. We celebrate relationships throughout…

Executive Viewpoints June 30

Walgreens Plans 150 U.S. Store Closures in Portfolio Optimization Move

Walgreens Boots Alliance will shutter 150 U.S. Walgreens stores and 300 UK-based Boots locations as part of cost-cutting efforts, according to company officials on the pharmacy giant’s Q3 2023 earnings…

News June 29
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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