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Is Black Friday Still Relevant in 2020?

There is no doubt that retailers have faced many struggles as a result of the pandemic. Brick-and-mortar stores were forced to shutter around the country, forcing retailers to amplify their…

Executive Viewpoints November 27

3 Not-So-Obvious Ways Online Retailers Can Boost CLV

Customer lifetime value, or CLV, is an important metric for any online business because it covers how much people are going to spend from you over the course of their…

Executive Viewpoints November 26
J Crew

J.Crew Promotes Company Veteran to CEO

Libby Wadle, a retail industry veteran who has filled a number of senior management roles at J.Crew Group since she joined the company in 2004, has been named CEO. She…

News November 25

GameStop, Express, Saks OFF 5TH Add Installment Payment Options

GameStop, Express and Saks OFF 5TH all have deployed buy now, pay later services. GameStop is partnering with Sezzle, and Express and Saks OFF 5TH are both partnering with Klarna…

News November 25

Reducing Environmental Harm and Regulatory Penalties as Hurricane Season Nears its End

Disruption and innovation are common themes for 2020. America’s retailers and their workers have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, with grocers, pharmacies and other retailers working hard…

Executive Viewpoints November 25

Mejuri Leverages Real-Time Profitability Data to Inform Decision-Making

Like many brands dealing with COVID-19, DTC jewelry brand Mejuri was forced to focus  intently on its online operations this year. The company decided to invest in technology that would…

Features November 25

UGG Launches First Flagship Store in NYC; Plans for More Worldwide

Footwear brand UGG has opened its first flagship store, on Fifth Avenue in New York City, the first in a planned fleet of flagship stores that will roll out globally…

News November 24

Walmart Adds its Stores as Online Fulfillment Centers

Walmart has created a program that routes some Walmart.com orders to be fulfilled straight from its stores, both to reduce delivery times and pressure on the retailer’s fulfillment centers. The…

News November 24

Amazon Adds Delivery Tracking Tools to Help Keep Holidays ‘Spoiler-Free’

Parents quickly grow skilled in hiding holiday presents from curious kids, using everything from high closet shelves to neighbors’ garages. But this year, with many gift recipients remaining in the…

News November 24
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