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Blue Nile Taps Load Testing and Production Lockdowns to Prep for an Unpredictable Holiday Season

Every retailer is bracing for the incoming surge of ecommerce holiday traffic, but perhaps no category faces as…

Features November 20
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80 Brands Offering Mobile Storefronts Via ‘Swipe.Shop.’ for Holidays

Group Nine Media has launched a mobile commerce solution dubbed “Swipe.Shop” that will feature more than 80 bespoke…

News November 18
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How AT&T’s Early Pandemic Experience Prepared it for a Unique Holiday Season

Managing a product release as huge as the iPhone 12 can be a tricky proposition during the best…

Features November 11
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Holiday 2020: With $189 Billion in Online Sales on the Line, Transparency and Social Outreach are Essential

Retailers have reason for cautious optimism this holiday season: shoppers are expected to spend an average of $997.79…

Features November 10
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Estée Lauder, Nike, Apple See Success in First Phase of 11.11 Holiday

Alibaba launched the 11.11 Global Shopping Holiday in two phases, joining other major retailers in spreading its biggest…

News November 5
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Amazon Expects Chaotic Q4 Despite Highly Successful Q3

Amazon reported a 37% net sales increase, to $96.1 billion, in Q3 2020, which ended September 30. However,…

News October 30
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Macy’s Launches Stylist Program for Both Personal Wardrobes and Gifts

Macy’s has introduced personal stylists, available virtually or in person, to help shoppers both select outfits for themselves…

News October 26
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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…

Features October 26
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Target Expands Contactless Checkout and Pickup Options to Enhance Safety During the Holidays

Target is rolling out multiple initiatives aimed at improving in-store safety during the holiday season, including contactless self-checkout,…

News October 22
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