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How #RICE22 is Reimagining the Expo Experience With Unique Show Floor Activations
We’ve all been there before: the expo hall. While initially you may feel invigoration, the rows of booths can quickly feel overwhelming. Excitement turns into inundation which, for some, could…
Features April 29Treat Returns as a Competitive Advantage that Increases Customer Lifetime Value
Ecommerce returns are the new reality for retailers, but their rapid rise doesn’t have to crush conversion rates and profitability. Instead, brands should put themselves in shoppers’ shoes. Consider how…
Executive Viewpoints April 29The Commerce Catalog is Broken
Ever get an ad from a brand to “shop the look,” only to click through and find that process takes much more effort than you anticipated? What should be a…
Executive Viewpoints April 29Madison Reed Maps Brick-and-Mortar Expansion with $33M in New Funding
DTC hair dye brand Madison Reed has snagged $33 million in new financing, bringing its total funding to nearly $220 million. The company will use the investment to accelerate the…
News April 287-Eleven Launches Latest Hiring Push With Goal of Adding 60,000 Workers
7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes will host a National Hiring Event on May 3 across more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada, with the goal of collectively onboarding 60,000…
News April 28Apple Reverses Long-Held Stance on DIY Repairs with Launch of Self-Service Website
For years Apple refused to sell consumers or independent repair shops the tools and parts needed to fix its devices, saying that consumers were best served by having their products…
News April 28Lands’ End Adopts PLM with 3D Enablement to Improve Transparency, Reduce Waste
Seeking to increase transparency and efficiency across its business operations, Lands’ End has adopted a PLM solution by Centric Software that includes 3D Enablement and Visual Planning Board features. As…
News April 28Anyline Helps Retailers Simplify the Tire-Selling Process
Mobile data capture solution provider Anyline has introduced a capability to scan size and dimension information from the side of any vehicle tire. The scanner was designed to be integrated…
News April 28A 5-Point Action Plan to Build an Environmentally Friendly Supply Chain for Your Business in 2022
There is no doubt that customers value convenience over sustainability, which is why same-day shipping remains a popular delivery option along with the increasing rate of returns in ecommerce. Sustainability…
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