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CVS Health Hiring 15,000 New Employees to Prepare for Flu Season, COVID Vaccine

CVS Health will add 15,000 employees, including more than 10,000 for new pharmacy technician roles, as the retailer plans for an uptick in COVID-19 and flu incidences during the colder…

News October 19

Purple Ventures North of the Border with Sleep Country Canada

Mattress retailer Purple is partnering with Sleep Country Canada to bring its products to all 280 of the retailer’s stores across Canada. The expansion marks the first time Purple products…

News October 19

Belk Adds Same-Day Delivery Option

Department store retailer Belk will provide same-day delivery on select merchandise for orders placed before 2 pm, with delivery the following day for orders coming in after that time. The…

News October 19

An Ecommerce CPA’s Guide to Managing Your Tax Responsibilities

States rely heavily on collecting sales tax from both brick-and-mortar and online retailers. In 2017 alone, local and state governments collected a combined $389 billion in revenue from general sales…

Executive Viewpoints October 19

Fender Breaks Ecommerce Records with ‘Play Through’ Online Music Lessons

Despite the turmoil COVID-19 has caused for the retail industry, brands across many categories have found innovative ways to stay connected to their communities and continue to generate business revenue,…

Features October 19

How to Create a More Inclusive Customer Experience Through AI and ML

Eighty-four percent of consumers say being treated like a person, not a number, is very important to winning their business. However, there is a clear frustration amongst businesses in driving…

Executive Viewpoints October 19

Ulta Partners with PÜR for Conscious Beauty Initiative

The Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty program — which offers shoppers transparency and choice via clean, cruelty-free, vegan and sustainably packaged products — has partnered with PÜR The Complexion Authority…

News October 16

Nordstrom Rack Adds Pickup Service and Fulfillment Capabilities

Nordstrom has expanded order pickup to its U.S. Nordstrom Rack stores for orders placed on Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com and Hautelook.com in order to offer customers greater convenience and access to more…

News October 16

Walmart Hopes to Make TikTok a ‘Discovery Opportunity’ and Improve Social Commerce Shipping Speeds

Walmart views TikTok as a “discovery opportunity” for shoppers, CEO Doug McMillon said in an interview with CNBC. The retailer tentatively agreed to acquire a 7.5% stake in the social…

News October 16
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