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PICKUP Fusion Powers Bulky and High-Value Last Mile Deliveries

Last mile delivery solution provider PICKUP has launched PICKUP Fusion, an end-to-end omni-delivery solution designed to support PICKUP’s partners with the delivery of big, heavy and high-value items. PICKUP Fusion…

News July 29

To Thrive in the New Global Ecommerce Marketplace, Toys ‘R’ Us may Need to Think Small

Remember Toys ‘R’ Us? A toy shop that gave the world Barbie, Mr. Potato Head and other wonderful creations. The toy seller, which at its peak had more than 1,500…

Executive Viewpoints July 29

Walmart Packages Marketplace and Delivery Tech for Sale to Other Retailers

Walmart will make its own technologies across both digital and physical channels available to other retailers. The company’s move includes integrating Walmart’s Marketplace, online and in-store fulfillment and pickup technologies…

News July 28
Klarna social commerce acquisitions

BNPL Provider Klarna Expands Further into Social Commerce with Two Acquisitions

Klarna is continuing to build out its solution suite with two new acquisitions, moving beyond the buy now, pay later space with the goal of becoming a “retail bank, payments…

News July 28

How The Brand Closet Showroom Social Concept Amplifies the Best of Physical Retail

To create a brick-and-mortar experience that is engaging and, most of all, differentiated from its digital counterpart, brands and retailers need to embrace what makes the store special on a…

Features July 28

No Longer Just Local: Why Cross-Border Commerce is Opening Doors for Smaller Retailers Ready to Compete

Digitization has afforded retailers access to new markets and more consumers. Small local retailers are now competing with massive conglomerates on a global scale. On the other side of the…

Executive Viewpoints July 28

Last-Mile Delivery and Its Impact on Urban Mixed-Use Environments

The pandemic has prompted a rethinking of our cities and how we go about our lives. What does the urban shift mean for the future of retail? More specifically, how…

Executive Viewpoints July 28
Osman Yousefzada's reimagined storefront is part of Selfridges' efforts to reinvent the department store

Report: Selfridges Seeks $5.5B Sale as UK Department Stores Continue to Struggle

Selfridges’ owners have launched a formal auction to sell the department store chain, which has been valued as high as £4 billion ($5.5 billion U.S.), according to Yahoo! News. The…

News July 27

Marketing Metrics: Google Paid Search Tops Return on Ad Spend With 31% YoY Growth

Getting the most out of your advertising budget is an ongoing challenge, so marketers need to examine their specific goals when divvying up their budgets. While Google Paid Search tops…

Features July 27
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