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Mark Bollman on Retail Remix

Digitizing the Marketplace Model

Featuring: Mark Bollman, AF This episode is sponsored by Treasure Data. As the founder of sport lifestyle brand Ball and Buck, Mark Bollman has learned a lot about growing and scaling a brand. He…

January 18

Petco IPO Puts Retailer’s Value at $6.4 Billion

Petco debuted its IPO at $26 per share on Jan. 14, 44% above its expected price of $18, according to CNBC. The stock reached $29.40 by closing, putting the company’s…

News January 15

Instacart Offers $25 Payments to Assist Workers Receiving COVID Vaccine

Instacart will support its shift leads, in-store shoppers and full-service shoppers through the COVID-19 Vaccine Support Stipend, which will offer $25 to any worker who receives a COVID-19 vaccine. The…

News January 15

CES 2021 Highlights: COVID-Accelerated Innovations, 5G and Privacy Issues Dominate

The first-ever all-digital CES 2021 welcomed 2,000 exhibitors that unveiled next-gen innovations across a variety of sectors, including almost 700 startups from 37 countries. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)…

News January 15

Best Buy CEO at CES 2021: ‘Agnostically Meet the Customer Wherever They Are’

Delivering a virtual keynote address at CES 2021, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry provided details on how the tech retailer adapted during the pandemic with Alan Murray, CEO, Fortune Media…

Features January 15

The Importance of Bringing the In-Store Experience Online

Regardless of the industry, the retail space has weathered its share of difficult times this past decade. On top of that, the challenges that have emerged from the global pandemic…

Executive Viewpoints January 15

The Most Important Retail Metrics to Leverage in 2021

The most successful retailers and ecommerce businesses track metrics to make better decisions on inventory, launch dates and cost of products. A closer look at these metrics allows you to…

Executive Viewpoints January 15

Christopher & Banks Files for Chapter 11; Could Close All 450 Stores

Citing ongoing financial distress from the pandemic, specialty women’s apparel retailer Christopher & Banks has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New…

News January 14

Pilot Company Adopts Machine Learning Platform to Streamline Supply Chain Management

Pilot Company has chosen the 4R Systems machine learning Forecasting and Replenishment Solution to power logistics at its 750 Pilot Flying J travel centers in the U.S. and Canada. The…

News January 14
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