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Small Business Revenues are up, but New Challenges Emerge as Businesses Continue the Pandemic Comeback

Kabbage from American Express has been tracking recovery trends and the growth outlook of U.S. small businesses. Polling 563…

Executive Viewpoints May 2
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New research from Harris Poll and Google Cloud suggest consumers are shopping based on shared values more than ever.

Harris Poll: 82% of Consumers Want a Brand’s Values to Align with Their Own

While price continues to be a major factor in purchase considerations, shoppers are increasingly paying close attention to…

News April 27
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Floyd has reduced its return losses and increased its sustainability with a resale program powered by FloorFound.

How Floyd is Bringing its Sustainability Mission ‘Full Cycle’ with Recommerce

Take an increasingly eco-conscious consumer set, combine it with decades-high inflation and supply chain snarls tying up new…

Features April 27
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eBay UK debuts Imperfects initiative sell 100 brands' defective or display merchandise

Sustainability Update: eBay to Sell ‘Imperfect’ Apparel in UK, Adore Me Launches Sustainable Fashion Marketplace

Conscious consumption is on the rise and two big names in retail have launched new programs to tap…

News April 25
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During #RICE22, Attendees Can Dive Deep, Go Broad or Both

Perhaps you’re laser-focused on discovering ways to maximize ecommerce revenue; perhaps you seek store designs that promote experiential…

News April 22
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Is it Possible to Shop on Amazon and Avoid Eco-Guilt?

It’s no secret that Americans love to shop on Amazon, even when they hate the beast that it’s…

Executive Viewpoints April 22
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5 Hot Retail Trends to Explore at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo

Retail industry professionals know how vital it is for them to stay abreast of the latest consumer and…

Features April 21
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Amazon Adds 5% Inflation Surcharge for Domestic FBA Sellers

For the first time in its history, Amazon will charge U.S. sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)…

News April 14
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ThredUP made its name with its resale marketplace but its resale-as-a-service tech solution is where its future lies.

ThredUP Made its Name with its Resale Marketplace but Sees Tech as its Growth Engine

Over the last few years a new term has entered the retail lexicon — RaaS, or resale-as-a-service. While…

Features April 12
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