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Walmart Launches Fintech Startup via Investment Firm Partnership
Walmart has partnered with fintech investment firm Ribbit Capital to launch a startup designed to offer affordable financial solutions. The venture aims to combine Walmart’s retail knowledge and scale with…
News January 12
NRF 2021 Day 1: The How, What and When of Retail’s Reopening, Plus Insights From Condoleezza Rice
Chapter One of the 2021 National Retail Federation Big Show may be online instead of in-person, but that isn’t stopping the NRF from putting together an all-star lineup. From former…
Features January 12
Reimagining Shopping Malls Post-COVID
After a long, grim year shrouded by the coronavirus, brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. have mostly adapted to the mask-wearing, social-distancing normalcy. This unprecedented retail apocalypse has also required physical…
Executive Viewpoints January 12
Staples Attempts to Buy Office Depot — Again
Perhaps the third time will be the charm. Staples is making another bid to acquire its rival Office Depot, this time with a bid of $2.1 billion — one-third of…
News January 11
LVMH Completes Tiffany Acquisition, Shakes Up Executive Suite
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has completed its acquisition of Tiffany & Co. The luxury conglomerate’s purchase of the iconic jeweler has been in the works for more than…
News January 11
Reports: Shopify, Stripe and PayPal Drop Trump Sites’ Support in Wake of Capitol Riot
In response to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, Shopify has taken the Trump Organization and Trump campaign stores offline, according to The Wall Street Journal. In…
News January 11
How 1,000-Store Russian Electronics Retailer Amped Up Online Sales 141%
While it’s hardly noteworthy that a retailer increased online sales during some of the worst months of COVID, M.Video-Eldorado Group, a 1,039-store electronics and appliance retailer serving more than 250…
Features January 11
Data Will be Key to Retail Success in 2021
Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be quite a disruptor for retailers, as in-store sales dropped and other options, like ecommerce and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) surged.…
Executive Viewpoints January 11
How Brands can Create Engaging Unboxing Experiences That Take the Place of In-Store Shelf Branding
According to a PMMI study, 95% of consumers state that packaging significantly affects their online purchase. Furthermore, almost half of consumers share their experience on social media. While attracting and…
Executive Viewpoints January 11
