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Preparing for the Rise in Online Retail Returns

In 2021, returns cost retailers a whopping $761 billion, or almost 17% of total U.S. retail sales. This year the powerful combination of the special sale dates in Q4 (like…

Executive Viewpoints November 8
Amazon Commits $53M in Funding to Accelerate Climate Innovations by Women

Amazon Commits $53M in Funding to Accelerate Climate Innovations by Women

To create greater equity for women entrepreneurs whose innovations combat climate change — but who often don’t receive crucial funding — Amazon will contribute $53 million through a partnership with…

News November 8

Solana Spaces Plans 10 New Physical Locations for 2023

Solana Spaces, a “phygital” store designed to help consumers better understand NFTs, blockchain and Web3, is on a global expansion path fueled by a unique franchising model. The retailer, which…

News November 7
House of Showfields Brings its Experiential Retail Brand to Brooklyn

House of Showfields Brings its Experiential Retail Brand to Brooklyn

SHOWFIELDS, the lifestyle retailer known for its experiential approach, has introduced a new retail concept in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood that illustrates the company’s interpretation of the idea of home. Design…

News November 7
Amazon has put a freeze on corporate hiring.

Facing Retail Economic Headwinds, Amazon Pauses Corporate Hiring

Amazon is the latest company to implement a hiring freeze as both the tech and retail sectors struggle with difficult macroeconomic conditions. In a letter to employees on Nov. 2,…

News November 7

Reuters: First Home Depot Union Election Fails 165-61

Associates at a Home Depot location in Philadelphia reportedly voted against joining a union in a 165-51 vote, according to Reuters. The union, Home Depot Workers United, had sought to…

News November 7

Winning Windows Competition Spotlights Holiday Retail Artistry: Submit Your Nomination

As consumers work to check off their holiday shopping lists, many will be flocking to physical stores. Department stores, specialty retailers and luxury brands alike will display their holiday spirit…

News November 7
Beautycounter's new CCO is bringing Amazon learnings to scale the DTC skincare brand.

How Beautycounter’s New CCO is Using Amazon Learnings to Scale the Brand

Kara Trousdale was the woman to know during the pandemic — she managed the consumables supply chain business at Amazon at the height of COVID, meaning she had the keys…

Features November 7

CRM for Brick-and-Mortar Businesses: How Virtual Queueing Software Provides Valuable Customer Insights

We live in a data-driven age, and nowhere is data more important for your business than in your ability to know your customers. For brick-and-mortar locations, gathering the insights needed…

Executive Viewpoints November 7
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