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Shopify Makes Strategic Investment in Klaviyo as Solution Providers Enter Product Partnership

Shopify and Klaviyo have entered a product partnership, with Klaviyo serving as the recommended email solution partner for Shopify Plus. Additionally, Shopify is making a strategic investment in Klaviyo to…

News August 8

Three Types of Promotions Merchants Can Use To Attract Subscribers 

There’s no question that strategic promotions and discounts motivate consumers to buy a product. But they can also open the door to a long-term relationship through subscriptions. According to our…

Executive Viewpoints August 8

Why Retailers Need a Global Mobility Program and How to Build One

2022 continues to be a challenging year for global retailers. Inflation, a potential recession, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and major geopolitical tensions have created significant supply and demand uncertainty.…

Executive Viewpoints August 8

Celebration, Self-Expression and Rowan’s New Approach to Piercing 

Featuring: Louisa Schneider, Rowan In the past, consumers who wanted to get their ears pierced had two options: tattoo shops and the mall. According to Louisa Schneider, the mall-based piercing…

August 8

American Dream Misses $8.8 Million Loan Payment

New Jersey mall and entertainment complex American Dream has failed to make an interest payment on municipal loans sold to help finance the $5 billion venture. The missed payment was…

News August 5
Raymour & Flanigan Launches B2B Arm Offering Consulting and Packaging Recycling

Raymour & Flanigan Launches B2B Arm With Consulting and Packaging Recycling

Furniture and mattress retailer Raymour & Flanigan has launched Raymour & Flanigan for Business, a B2B service for commercial interiors professionals in real estate, hospitality, healthcare, government, and supportive and…

News August 5
Amazon has acquired Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7 billion.

Amazon Bolsters Smart Home Product Lineup with $1.7B iRobot Acquisition

Amazon has agreed to acquire robot manufacturer iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion. Best known for its automated Roomba vacuum, iRobot produces a full suite of intelligent robotic devices for cleaning,…

News August 5

NRF: Electronics and Demographic Changes Drive Back-to-School Spending Trends

The 2022 back-to-school season will likely avoid being negatively impacted by the weight of inflation, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) presented at its 2022 Back-to-School Trends…

Features August 5

BNPL from Fintech Providers: What are the 4 Dire Implications for Retailers?

Offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans and split payments can be a prime differentiator for retailers and merchants: Some have reported seeing as much as a 40% increase in…

Executive Viewpoints August 5
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