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New ‘Big & Bulky’ Instacart Service Offers Same-Day Fulfillment on Larger Items

New ‘Big & Bulky’ Instacart Service Offers Same-Day Fulfillment on Larger Items

Instacart has introduced a new Big & Bulky fulfillment service nationwide for same-day scheduled delivery of larger products, which customers can purchase alongside smaller items such as their groceries. The…

News August 25

4 Ways Brands Can Prepare Their Email Marketing Program for BFCM

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) are right around the corner, and many ecommerce brands are already planning for another uncertain year. Between inflation, increased marketing costs — especially paid…

Executive Viewpoints August 25

Opterus Helps Retailers Access Relevant Data from POS and Workforce Management Systems

Communications and task management solution provider Opterus has launched OPSEngine, a packaged set of APIs designed to provide retailers access to all of the OPSCENTER cloud solution’s features through a…

News August 24
Qurate Retail Group Appoints Interim CFO, Creates Chief Transformation Officer Role

Qurate Retail Group Appoints Interim CFO, Creates Chief Transformation Officer Role

Qurate Retail Group has appointed James Hathaway as interim CFO following the resignation of former financial chief Jeffrey A. Davis. The parent company of brands such as QVC, HSN and…

News August 24

Slurpees, T-Shirts and Car Accessories: 7-Eleven Launches Merchandise Site

7-Eleven has launched the 7Collection site, giving the retailer’s customers and fans a place to purchase apparel, travel mugs, graphic T-shirts and a wide range of memorabilia. For its first…

News August 24

Peloton Launches Key Products in U.S. Amazon Stores

Peloton had made its Peloton Bike, Guide and select accessories and apparel available for purchase in U.S. Amazon U.S. stores. Prior to this partnership, Peloton products were sold exclusively through…

News August 24
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How ‘Retailtainment’ Multiplies the Impact of Experiential Spaces

Are “retailtainment” and “experiential retail” essentially different names for the same thing? Not really, although they do share a number of elements. Retailtainment concepts tend to downplay a key element…

Features August 24

Ahead of the Holidays, Here’s What Ecommerce can Learn from Self-Checkout Shortcomings

As ecommerce has become a part of everyday life, customers have felt empowered to take control of their checkout experiences both in-store and at home. A recent study found shoppers…

Executive Viewpoints August 24
Why Sustainable Ceilings Must be a Priority in Eco-Retail Design

Why Sustainable Ceilings Must be a Priority in Eco-Retail Design

Sustainable design means making a building healthier for both the planet and the individuals who occupy it. Unfortunately, in retail design the ceiling is often neglected, copied and pasted from…

Executive Viewpoints August 24
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