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Amazon Creates 125,000 More Fulfillment and Transportation Jobs Starting at $18 an Hour

Amazon is adding 125,000 new warehouse and transportation jobs as it seeks to staff up the 350 fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs and delivery stations it has opened…

News September 14

Holiday Hiring: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention

The most wonderful time of the year is approaching. Yet, for many retailers, this holiday season is proving worrisome despite forecasts predicting sales will be very strong. Why worry? An…

Executive Viewpoints September 14

Latest Funding Round Puts $140M into commercetools’ Coffers

Headless commerce solution provider commercetools has secured $140 million in its latest funding round, which was led by global tech investor Accel alongside existing investors Insight Partners and REWE Group.…

News September 13
JCP shopper engagement AI

JCPenney Reduces Cart Abandonment 18% with AI-Powered Shopper Engagement Tool

JCPenney has implemented a new predictive shopper engagement solution from Metrical as it works to transform and improve its ecommerce experience. Since implementing the AI-based tool, the retailer has seen…

News September 13

Riding Activewear Momentum, Peloton Launches its Own Apparel Line

Peloton is expanding beyond exercise equipment with the launch of a private label activewear brand called Peloton Apparel. The retailer will refresh its offerings every season with new styles made…

News September 13
Ecommerce Tech Omnichannel

The Future of Ecommerce? Stores will Actually Play a Major Role

Many industry experts commented on the speed with which retailers — even those that had been slow to embrace online sales, such as grocers — pivoted their operations in the…

Features September 13

What the New Demographics of Online Shoppers in 2021 Mean for Your Selling Strategy

The effects of COVID-19 are far-reaching. The impact of the virus is being felt in several areas, including the demographics of ecommerce shoppers. While this arena was once saturated with…

Executive Viewpoints September 13

6 Best Practices That’ll Have You Winning the Shoppable Video Market

Virtual reality and augmented reality shopping elements can be super intriguing, but that doesn’t mean they’ve made it into this year’s ecommerce marketing plan or budget for your company —…

Executive Viewpoints September 13

How Who Gives a Crap Makes an Impact

Featuring: Danny Alexander , Who Gives a Crap Who is the values-driven consumer? According to Danny Alexander, Co-founder of Who Gives a Crap, it’s everyone!   He believes more consumers want to do good.…

Podcasts September 13
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank