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5 Ways To Rein In Costly Online Returns

With record-setting online sales looming on the horizon for the holiday season, retailers also are bracing for an onslaught of online returns. Those retailers selling primarily or exclusively online are…

Features September 15

Zone Pricing Takes On A Bigger Role During The Pandemic

COVID-19 has massively influenced consumer behavior, and the economic fallout has had a huge impact on the role of price perception. Economic and public health conditions vary wildly by city,…

Executive Viewpoints September 15

Amazon Opening 100 New Operations Facilities To Prep For Q4 Rush

Amazon plans to open 100 new operations facilities this month, encompassing fulfillment centers, delivery stations, sortation centers and other sites. The e-Commerce giant also is creating 100,000 new regular full-…

News September 14

Oracle Wins Bid For TikTok, But Still Awaits Government Approval

Oracle has won its bid for TikTok’s U.S. operations, though the deal will not be an outright purchase. Instead, Oracle will become a “trusted technology provider” for TikTok owner ByteDance.…

News September 14

Exclusive CEO Q&A: How Swiminista Combines Sustainability With The ‘Perfect’ Swimsuit Fit

Andréa Bernholtz wasn’t thinking of starting a swimwear brand when she was on vacation with friends in Mexico, but she did want to find the “perfect” swimsuit — one that…

Features September 14

Tune Up Your Tone Of Voice On Social

Remember when you were a sassy little kid and your mom would tell you to “watch your tone of voice”? That’s actually good advice for brands’ voice on social media…

Executive Viewpoints September 14

Preparing For A Post-Pandemic World: How U.S. Retailers Can Leverage Space In The Low-Touch Economy

There is no doubt that COVID-19 has disrupted retail in an unprecedented way. Approximately 25,000 retail stores in the U.S. are expected to shut down until the end of 2020,…

Executive Viewpoints September 14
Stacey Debroff on Retail Remix

Influencer Marketing In The TikTok Era

Featuring: Stacy DeBroff, Influence Central Influencer marketing has become a hot-button trend for brands and retailers alike. Lauded for its effectiveness and overall ability to foster engaged communities, influencer marketing…

September 14

GameStop Will Close Up To 450 Stores In Fiscal 2020

GameStop is accelerating store closure plans as part of its “de-densification” strategy. The retailer plans to shutter 400 to 450 stores worldwide in fiscal 2020, which ends in February 2021.…

News September 11
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