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COVID-19 Has Transformed Wine Shopping. Here’s How Vivino Is Adapting

The e-Commerce alcohol market has seen a surge in growth as a result of COVID-19. In fact, alcohol was one of the fastest-growing categories in e-Commerce channels, according to Nielsen…

Features September 2

Holiday Competition Is Going To Be Fierce, But Not For The Obvious Reasons

Although marketers have been uber-focused on planning, achieving success during the retail holiday season is going to look very different this year. Unlike just about any other industry, retailers are…

Executive Viewpoints September 2

Walmart+: Amazon Prime Competitor To Launch September 15

Walmart has announced that its long-rumored paid membership program, Walmart+, will be available on September 15. It will cost $12.95 per month or $98 annually and include a 15-day free…

News September 1

Podcast: How Will COVID-19 Change Omnichannel Orchestration?

Marketers across all industries have felt the impact of COVID-19 on their day-to-day business operations. Retail marketers have had it especially hard — not only are they combatting temporary (and in some cases, permanent) store closures,…

Executive Viewpoints September 1

JCPenney Lenders May Make Acquisition Bid After Other Talks Falter

JCPenney’s top lenders, including H/2 Capital Partners, are preparing to make a credit bid to own the retailer as a standalone company, according to CNBC. Joshua Sussberg, an attorney with…

News September 1

What Can Retailers Do To Regain Customer Trust?

As many non-essential businesses such as consumer retail locations start to reopen, it’s more important than ever that they improve and optimize cleaning operations to keep customers safe and comfortable…

Executive Viewpoints September 1

How German Bookseller Thalia Paid It Forward When COVID Hit

“We’re all in this together” has been something of an unofficial motto during COVID-19, but the executives at the German bookselling giant Thalia put action behind those words. When the…

Features September 1

Costco Contributes $25 Million To Black-Led Community Development

Costco is committing $25 million to an investment fund designed to empower black-led financial institutions and community development efforts. The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) rolled out the Black Economic…

News August 31

Amazon Receives FAA Approval For Drone-Based Package Delivery

Amazon received approval to operate a fleet of Prime Air delivery drones from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to CNBC.  The approval includes privileges that will let the retail…

News August 31
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