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Lesson from Netflix: How Marketers can Enhance the Ecommerce Shopper Experience

When you open Netflix, you’ll likely see suggestions based on your recent viewing, whether it’s “Top Picks for You” or “Because you watched [insert show or movie].” Similarly, on Spotify,…

Executive Viewpoints March 17

Square Launches Accelerator Program for Black and Hispanic Retail Entrepreneurs

Forward, a new accelerator program designed to help Black and Hispanic retailers overcome systemic hurdles, will fund an inaugural cohort of 25 early-stage companies with $20,000 each plus exclusive access…

News March 16

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Power Up Shelf-Scanning Robots at All Locations

BJ’s Wholesale Club has entered a partnership with Simbe to roll out the solution provider’s automated business intelligence robot, Tally, to all 237 stores. The retailer plans to utilize the…

News March 16

Facebook Parent Meta to Lay Off 10,000 Employees, Close 5,000 Open Job Postings

Following layoffs of 11,000 workers in November 2022, Facebook parent company Meta announced on March 14 that it would let go of an additional 10,000 employees, or approximately 13% of…

News March 16
How retailers are using generative AI.

From Product Descriptions to SEO: How Retailers are Putting Generative AI to Use

[Editor’s note: This is the third article in our series on AI in retail. Be sure to check out our other stories on consumer attitudes toward AI and store design…

Features March 16

The Value of Localization as a Competitive Advantage in Accessing Multicultural Consumers

The turbulence of the past few years has left the world in a state of economic and political uncertainty, and the severity and impact of these varied events continue to…

Executive Viewpoints March 16

Deposco Solution Aims to Help Retailers Manage the Entire Supply Chain

Omnichannel fulfillment platform Deposco has launched a supply chain solution designed to orchestrate end-to-end processes — plan, source, order, fulfill and return — across B2B and DTC channels, from a…

News March 16
Primark New U.S. Stores

Primark Doubles Down on Sustainability with Durability Standards, Studies and Repair Workshops

Primark is launching new durability and repair initiatives as part of the retailer’s commitment to giving clothes a longer life, part of its Primark Cares sustainability strategy. The initiatives include…

News March 15

Surprise! Party City Launches DoorDash Delivery Partnership

Party City has teamed up with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of party supplies from the retailer’s 700+ stores. Products including costumes, balloons and special occasion décor are now available…

News March 15
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