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Takeaways from the 2023 NRF Big Show Floor

The 2023 NRF Big Show was buzzing with activity. The top goal for retailers and solution providers alike? To dig into the trends and challenges impacting the broader industry. We…

News January 24
7 major banks are teaming up to create a digital wallet that would compete with PayPal.

7 Banks Team Up to Create Digital Wallet, Challenging PayPal and Apple Pay

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and the four other banks behind the money transfer network Zelle are developing a digital wallet to challenge the dominance of PayPal and…

News January 24

Amazon Deepens Prescription Options with RxPass for Prime Members

Amazon has launched RxPass, a subscription for Prime members that offers select generic medications with free delivery for a flat fee of $5 per month. The service, which doesn’t require…

News January 24
The new Walmart Business platform caters to SMBs.

Walmart Debuts New Ecommerce Platform to Help SMBs ‘Save Time, Money and Hassle’

Walmart has launched a new ecommerce site and customer experience designed specifically for small-and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and nonprofits. The aim of the Walmart Business platform is to “remove complexity…

News January 24

NRF 2023 Spotlights Profitability, Workforce Enhancements and Media Network Opportunities

The NRF Big Show, held in NYC Jan. 15-17, did more than bring together more than 35,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors. The event also gives us business editors the chance…

Features January 24

1-800-Flowers.com Introduces Marketplace to Expand Gift Options, Support Independent Sellers

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, 1-800-Flowers.com has launched a “Gifts & More” marketplace designed to provide shoppers with a wider range of gift options. The site will initially include…

News January 24

How the Explosive Growth of Shoppable Ads will Impact Pricing and Spending

Social shopping is becoming more and more popular given the surge in social media usage and the ease of completing a transaction without ever leaving the app. It’s no surprise…

Executive Viewpoints January 24
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WWD: Saks.com Cutting 100 Jobs, 5% of Total Workforce

Saks.com is planning to let at least 100 employees go, approximately 5% of the ecommerce retailer’s 2,000-person workforce, according to WWD and other media outlets. Saks.com was split off as…

News January 23

Report: GameStop Closing Kentucky Distribution Center, Potentially Affecting Hundreds of Jobs

GameStop is reportedly planning to close its Shepherdsville, Ky. distribution center, according to a letter to employees seen by WDRB News. The closure, which is scheduled to be completed by…

News January 23
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