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Flash Sales May be Exciting, but They’re Also Risky. Here’s How to do one Safely.
Flash sales can help retailers boost revenue, attract new customers and enhance loyalty with existing customers. Consider that in the U.S., ecommerce merchants pulled in $10.8 billion on Cyber Monday…
Executive Viewpoints March 3
Macy’s Announces $5 Billion Investment to Reach Equity, Sustainability Goals by 2025
Announcing a $5 billion social purpose platform named Mission Every One, Macy’s outlined the contours of its commitment to create positive social change. Through three pillars — people, communities and…
News March 2
eBay Unveils Trailblazers Collection to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Kicking off Women’s History Month with some kicks, eBay announced the exclusive drop of its Trailblazers Collection of sneakers inspired or designed by influential women in the sneakerhead community. The…
News March 2
Qurate Looks to Differentiate QVC and HSN, Builds Out Livestreaming with New Business Unit
Qurate Retail Group has restructured its organization and launched a new business unit focused on livestreaming as it looks to “accelerate its leadership in video commerce.” The new structure is…
News March 2
Walmart Furthers Inclusivity by Letting Shoppers Choose Models that Match Their Body Type
Walmart is helping ecommerce shoppers get a better idea of how clothes will fit them with Choose My Model, a digital experience that lets shoppers select from 50 models between…
News March 2
Nordstrom Expands Retail Media Offerings to First-Party Channels
Following a successful 2021 pilot that offered brands sponsored on-site ads, Nordstrom Media Network (NMN) has expanded to include off-site channels including paid social and display ads, YouTube video, search…
News March 2
Report: From Exhausted Parents to Eager Activists, Modern Shoppers are More Diverse Than Ever
The past two years have been chaotic for the average person, which has impacted just what they’re looking for when they shop. Work from home has been normalized and inflation…
Features March 2
How to Launch a Marketplace to be the Disruptor, not the Disrupted
Some retailers lament the woes of Amazon and other marketplaces cutting into their sales, profit, market share and valuation. Some retailers launch their own marketplace to become the disruptor instead…
Executive Viewpoints March 2
Estée Lauder Forces Out Exec for Racist Instagram Post
John Demsey, an Estée Lauder Executive Group President responsible for some of the company’s biggest brands, has agreed to retire following the discovery of a racist meme on his personal…
News March 1
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