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Diesel Hub Hybrid Concept Launches in Shanghai

Denim brand Diesel has launched its “Diesel Hub” concept store in Shanghai, marking the first of multiple hubs the retailer plans to open worldwide. Measuring nearly 9,700 square feet, the…

News March 30

Amazon Fresh Continues Expansion with 12th Location

Amazon has now opened a dozen locations of its technology-driven grocery store concept, Amazon Fresh, with its latest store opening in Long Beach, Calif. The ecommerce giant launched its first…

News March 30

Lands’ End Launches Marketplace With 24 Third-Party Sellers

Lands’ End has officially introduced its third-party marketplace, Lands’ End Marketplace. The retailer plans to use the marketplace to expand its current list of suppliers, as a way to provide…

News March 30
NBA Store Fanatics

Fanatics Now Valued at $12.8 Billion After Latest Round of Funding

Licensed sports merchandise retailer Fanatics has raised $320 million in new capital, bringing its valuation to $12.8 billion, according to Reuters, which cites sources close to the deal. Fanatics is…

News March 30
Pickup last mile delivery

Pickup Secures $15M in Funding to Expand ‘Buy Anywhere, Deliver Anywhere’ Service

Last-mile delivery solution provider Pickup has closed a $15 million Series B funding round. The new capital will be used for “aggressive expansion” of the company’s “buy anywhere, deliver anywhere”…

News March 30

The Ethical Shopping Journey

One of my first jobs was at The Body Shop. It was the early 1990s, and the store was situated in a shopping mall. In addition to soaps that smelled…

Executive Viewpoints March 30
Mytheresa

Mytheresa Personalization Push Drives Uptick in Conversions, Engagement

Luxury online fashion retailer Mytheresa has improved add-to-cart and conversion rates as well as reduced mobile bounce rates and increased newsletter signups in China following the deployment of the Kibo…

News March 29
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Bed Bath & Beyond Hires Former Walmart, Wayfair Execs to Accelerate Digital Growth

Bed Bath & Beyond has hired two new executives to drive the growth of its $3 billion digital business: Jill Pavlovich  as SVP of Digital Commerce, and Jake Griffith as VP of Product…

News March 29

Reports: Nike Cutting Ties With Six Retailers, Including DSW and Urban Outfitters

Nike has reportedly closed its accounts with DSW, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Show, Dunham’s Sports, Olympia Sports and Big 5 Sporting Goods as the retailer pulls out of specialty retailers and…

News March 29
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