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Ordergroove Adds Automated Extension for Smoother Integration on Magento

Ordergroove, a relationship commerce platform, has launched an automated extension for Magento Commerce, designed to reduce the time it takes for a retailer to deploy an Ordergroove subscription program. The…

News February 18

Searchspring Introduces AI-Powered Personalization Capabilities

Searchspring, a site search and merchandising provider, has launched its Personalized Recommendations feature to increase personalization options. This AI-powered tool aims to help online retailers optimize the digital journey by…

News February 18

Safeguarding Your Online Sales Channels from DDoS Extortion

After the unprecedented challenges retailers have navigated over the past 12 months, margins are tight and few can afford any kind of sales disruption. This is especially true for the…

Executive Viewpoints February 18

JOANN Stores Files for $100 Million IPO

JOANN Stores has submitted the paperwork for a proposed $100 million initial public offering, according to the SEC. The proceeds of the IPO are intended for “general corporate purposes,” according…

News February 17
January Retail

Stimulus Checks Spur 5.3% Jump in January Retail Sales

Retail sales rose higher than expected in January, reaching a total of $568 billion, a 5.3% increase from December 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The jump in consumer…

News February 17

Standard Cognition Raises $150 Million, Plans to Outfit 50,000 Checkout-Free Stores Over Five Years

Standard Cognition has a raised $150 million in a Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from existing investors CRV, EQT Ventures and TI Platform…

News February 17

Guitar Center Appoints First Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Guitar Center has named Paul Gimenez to the position of Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. The appointment follows a months-long search that stemmed from a commitment by the retailer…

News February 17

Investors, Real Estate Execs Agree: ‘Medtail’ Investments Will Surge in 2021

With the acceleration and volatility of COVID-19, the wellness industry saw a surge in consumer demand and supplier activity. In particular, preventative wellness became more of a priority for the…

Features February 17

How Retail Businesses Can Use Customer Data to Enhance Targeted Marketing

As soon as COVID-19 and the ensuing stay-at-home orders first hit the U.S. in March 2020, consumer buying behavior began shifting. As a result, retailers needed to reshape their ordering…

Executive Viewpoints February 17
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