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FedEx Plans $1 Billion in Cuts as Demand Falls
FedEx is planning to cut an additional $1 billion in costs, citing weak demand that led to a disappointing profit for Q2 2023, which ended Nov. 30. Most of the…
News December 21
The Growth of Ecommerce in Asia and What to Expect in 2023
As Asia’s ecommerce market continues to grow at an explosive rate, businesses must be prepared to adapt and take advantage of the opportunities it presents. According to a recent report,…
Executive Viewpoints December 21
Easton Town Center’s Holiday Design Partnership Puts Sustainability into Action
Easton Town Center has been busy this holiday season, as might be expected at a mall that welcomes nearly 30 million annual visitors. But there’s also been an extra dose…
Features December 21
Designer Brands Expands into Premium Athletic Footwear Category with Topo Acquisition
Designer Brands has acquired Topo Athletic in a transaction that allows the DSW parent company to gain a foothold in the premium athletic and outdoor footwear categories. Topo’s Founder and…
News December 20
Amazon Avoids EU Fines with Commitments to Data, Buy Box and Fulfillment Changes
Amazon has reached a settlement with the European Union (EU) regarding three antitrust probes centered on the retail giant’s use of seller data, the “Buy Box” of ranked offers and…
News December 20
Serious Counterfeiting Requires a Serious, Intelligence-Led Response
Every day, more brands fall victim to industrialized counterfeiting. According to the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, counterfeiting is now the second-largest source of criminal income…
Executive Viewpoints December 20
Build-A-Bear Expands Metaverse Pawprint with Tycoon Game Launch
The lockdowns and store closures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic were particularly hard on experiential retailers like Build-A-Bear, with its signature bear-making experience a key part of in-person sales. However,…
News December 19
Torrid Launches Resale Program as ThredUP’s First Plus-Size Partner
Torrid has entered the Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) business to serve its size 10-to-30 customers, becoming resale platform ThredUP’s first plus-size brand. The ThredUP RaaS platform allows brands to tap into its…
News December 19
Amazon Faces Strikes in the UK and Germany as Workers Seek Higher Pay
Amazon is facing labor challenges outside the U.S. as workers at a Coventry, UK warehouse become the first in that country to take formal strike action, and German union Verdi…
News December 19
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