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Macy’s CEO: COVID Resurgence Could Require Temporary Store Reclosures
COVID-19 cases spiking in communities across the U.S. could force Macy’s, and presumably other brick-and-mortar retailers, to temporarily reclose stores, said Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette during a Nov. 19 conference…
News November 20
eBay Opens Drive-Thru ‘Authentication Station’ in L.A.
eBay is offering potential sellers a safe and socially distanced way to evaluate and sell their sneakers, watches and collectibles on the spot, all without leaving the comfort of their…
News November 20
It’s a New Playing Field: The Keys to Restructuring Your Business for Post-Pandemic Success
Many consumer companies were struggling before the arrival of COVID-19. The pandemic threatens to put them under for good, unleashing a wave of retail bankruptcies and store closings unseen in…
Executive Viewpoints November 20
Blue Nile Taps Load Testing and Production Lockdowns to Prep for an Unpredictable Holiday Season
Every retailer is bracing for the incoming surge of ecommerce holiday traffic, but perhaps no category faces as much pressure as luxury, where shoppers expect an experience that matches the…
Features November 20
PWAs: Making Sense of the App-less Revolution
Approaching the edge of the technical cliff — where the path forward is no longer paved — is always unsettling and not for the faint of heart. However, pioneers who…
Executive Viewpoints November 20
Aptos Names Tech Industry Veteran as CEO
Retail solution provider Aptos has appointed software industry veteran Pete Sinisgalli as CEO. With the appointment, Sinisgalli leads the now combined Aptos and Revionics organization, following Aptos’ acquisition of the AI-powered price…
News November 19
Best Buy Launches Same-Day Delivery via Instacart
Best Buy is partnering with Instacart to offer same-day delivery from nearly all its stores across the U.S. Through the new partnership, customers can access a selection of Best Buy’s…
News November 19
Ahold Delhaize Acquires 80% Stake in FreshDirect to Bolster Ecommerce Offerings
Ahold Delhaize and Centerbridge Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire online grocery retailer FreshDirect. The supermarket retailer will acquire an 80% stake funded by cash on hand,…
News November 19
Instant Gifting Platform Expands Service to Canada and Europe
SmartGift, which allows gift recipients to virtually “open” their gifts and exchange them for a preferred size, color or a completely different item in the same price range, is expanding…
News November 19
