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AWS Q&A: How Retailers can Prepare Ecommerce Operations for COVID-Driven Uncertainty
This year’s surge in ecommerce has put strains on both supply chains and websites, and retailers now are guessing what challenges they will face as fall and winter bring the…
Features October 26
Final Destination: Improving the Last Phase of a Customer’s Retail Journey
Moving customers in and out of brick-and-mortar retail stores can feel like a game of chess. There are many moving pieces that lead up to the ultimate goal of a…
Executive Viewpoints October 26
Why DTC Needs a Collective
Featuring: Fayez Mohamood, Bluecore As Co-founder and CEO of retail technology company Bluecore, Fayez Mohamood has had his fair share of conversations with brand executives, especially those in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space. While…
October 26
Gap to Close 350 Stores as Retailer Shifts Focus to Ecommerce and Off-Mall Operations
Gap Inc. plans to shrink its store footprint by 350 locations as the retailer works to return to profitable growth in 2021, according to CNBC. Longer-term, the company plans to…
News October 23
Bluestar Alliance Wins Stalking Horse Bid with $60 Million+ Offer for Justice Brand
Bluestar Alliance, which owns and manages a stable of brands including Hurley, bebe, Brookstone and Limited Too, is now in prime position to add the tween brand Justice to its…
News October 23
Smaller Gatherings, Less Trick-or-Treating, Shape Shoppers’ Halloween Search Activity
Social distancing will weigh heavily on this year’s Halloween festivities: only 52% of parents are planning on going trick-or-treating with their children, down from 78% in 2019, according to data…
Executive Viewpoints October 23
Why Laying Off Your Retail Associates Is Short-Sighted
The last six months have brought about unprecedented change for the retail industry. While ecommerce is surging, many stores are facing layoffs and closures. Just recently, retail darlings Glossier and…
Executive Viewpoints October 23
From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores
The “Clicks to Bricks” (C2B) movement is disrupting retail, and it’s here to stay. Several years ago, a handful of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands expanded into the physical retail space. Now,…
Executive Viewpoints October 23
Delivery Solution Providers Partner to Offer Wider Range of Options
Postmates and PICKUP have partnered to scale the delivery platform’s capabilities to include a wider range of items, from gifts to furniture. PICKUP Enterprise manages the end-to-end customer experience for…
News October 22
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