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Whole Foods Adds $10 Fee to Amazon Prime Members’ Deliveries
In a nod to rising last mile costs, Whole Foods is ending free delivery for Amazon Prime members on Oct. 25, 2021. Orders placed through Amazon Prime will include a…
News September 28
Know a Retail Innovator? Nominate One for a Retail Innovator Award
There’s still time (but just until Oct. 8) to nominate a retail practitioner for the 2021 Retail Innovator Awards, which spotlight individuals who create tangible, positive change for their companies,…
News September 28
Younger Consumers Are Driving the Rise of Global DTC Sales
It wasn’t just Netflix that benefited from discovery during the pandemic. Global direct-to-consumer brands (DTC) reaped exponential rewards, especially from Millennial and Gen Z shoppers. We recently surveyed almost 15,000…
Executive Viewpoints September 28
How Store Architecture Can Create a Successful Three-Dimensional Brand Experience
As the world emerges from a global pandemic, brands and retailers are struggling to create stores that provide a positive in-store experience and achieve sales and marketing objectives. Creating an…
Executive Viewpoints September 28
HomeGoods Debuts Online Channel
HomeGoods, a division of The TJX Companies, has made a belated entry into digital commerce with the debut of the HomeGoods.com site. The online assortment mirrors the merchandise available in…
News September 28
Could Data Privacy Be Retail’s New Competitive Differentiator?
Some say that in the new era of retail, data is gold. For others, data is oil. Whatever valuable commodity data represents, it’s key for retailers in their quest to…
Features September 28
Beyond the Transaction: How to Make Your Ecommerce Site an Experience
Back in the heyday of the shopping mall, retailers attracted and retained customers with their in-store experience. Free samples, beautiful displays and attentive salespeople made shopping an immersive experience. Combine…
Executive Viewpoints September 28
Nordstrom NYC Flagship Gives a Home to Home Products
Nordstrom has introduced a two-story Nordstrom Home retail space at its NYC flagship location in Midtown Manhattan with an emphasis on city living, featuring products such as compact appliances, small…
News September 27
Madewell and thredUP Educate Shoppers on Circular Retail With a Brooklyn Pop-up
Madewell and thredUP have launched a pop-up called “A Circular Store” that will feature secondhand Madewell pieces sourced from thredUP. The shop, which is set to operate in New York…
News September 27
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