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Do You Have What It Takes to go from Wholesale to DTC?

If you’re a wholesale retailer or brand owner and you haven’t already launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, you’d better be thinking about it. The global pandemic not only accelerated the…

Executive Viewpoints July 26

Holiday 2021 Predictions: The Costs of Labor Shortages and Logistical Headaches

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and many of the challenges retailers have been grappling with from late 2020 through today will be felt in full force — including an…

Features July 26
Thomas Epting on Retail Remix

Inside Shopify Fulfillment Network’s Quest to Drive Last Mile Innovation

Featuring: Thomas Epting, Shopify As fulfillment comes more to the forefront of the modern customer experience, brands of all sizes are trying to differentiate. Shopify Fulfillment Network is expanding its capabilities and…

Podcasts July 26

Uber Delivery Buildup Continues Expansion with Costco and Mercari Partnerships

Uber Technologies is continuing to scale its massive logistics buildup with two new retail partnerships. The ridesharing service will now provide same-day grocery delivery for Costco in Texas, and will…

News July 23

Consumers are Spending. Premium Loyalty Programs can Help Luxury Brands Capitalize on it

As we emerge from the pandemic, people are ready to once again spend money on high-end items like jewelry. Signet Jewelers, for example, recently reported online sales of $346.3 million,…

Executive Viewpoints July 23
Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Tokyo Olympics: Will Changes and Challenges Put Retail Off its Game?

Before they’ve even started, the 2020 2021 Olympic Games have already made history. Cardboard beds and logo dilemmas aside, this will be the first Olympics in the event’s 125-year history…

Features July 23

Amplify Your Online Presence in Three Steps

Last year, multiple lockdowns and store closures forced fashion retailers to go online. This digital transformation is the key to navigating today’s rocky runway. We have seen new shops, small…

Executive Viewpoints July 23

Is Uber the Next UPS?

As Uber continues to build out its logistics business, Uber Freight will acquire Transplace for $2.25 billion, including up to $750 million in Uber Technologies common stock with the remainder…

News July 22

Top Risks For Retail Businesses In 2021 (And in The Next Decade)

The retail industry is widely accepted as one of the leading economic indicators. industry. When the economy is growing, consumers flock to stores. On the other hand, when a recession…

Executive Viewpoints July 22
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