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For 42% Of Consumers, Amazon Will Be The Prime Holiday Destination

As the holiday season nears, retailers’ concerns about Amazon’s dominance are no joke: 42% of U.S. consumers reported…

News June 28
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Kwik Raises $3 Million As It Vies With Amazon Dash Buttons

Tel Aviv-based startup kwik is out to prove that Amazon’s buy button dominance is not buttoned up. The…

News June 27
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Macy’s CEO Resignation: Planned Succession Or Response To Recent Results?

After 13 years at the helm of Macy’s Inc., CEO Terry Lundgren will hand the reins over to…

News June 23
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Have Returns Policies Become Too Customer-Friendly?

Omnichannel retailers in heated competition with Amazon have loosened many of the traditional restrictions on product returns, from…

Executive Viewpoints June 22
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Amazon Cuts Shipping Fees 67% On Small Items, Taking Aim At Asian Competitors

Amazon will be cutting its shipping fees for small envelope packages effective July 1, another indication that the…

News June 17
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Staples Launches Same-Day Delivery In Multiple U.S. Cities

Hoping to compete against Amazon’s Prime Now, Staples announced it will be launching “Staples Rush,” its same-day delivery…

News June 14
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Amazon Is Not A Threat If You Focus On Product Quality, Customer Relationships

I’ve spent a lot of time talking with and listening to innovative retailers recently. As a group, they…

Editor's Perspective June 7
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Amazon Is Not A Threat If You Focus On Product Quality, Customer Relationships

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief I’ve spent a lot of time talking with and listening to innovative retailers recently.…

Executive Viewpoints June 7
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Walmart Pilots On-Demand Delivery In Latest Attempt To Catch Amazon

At Walmart’s annual shareholder meeting on June 3, CEO Doug McMillon shared his vision for the company, urging…

News June 7
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