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Macy’s CEO: COVID Resurgence Could Require Temporary Store Reclosures

COVID-19 cases spiking in communities across the U.S. could force Macy’s, and presumably other brick-and-mortar retailers, to temporarily…

News November 20
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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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Ahold Delhaize Acquires 80% Stake in FreshDirect to Bolster Ecommerce Offerings

Ahold Delhaize and Centerbridge Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire online grocery retailer FreshDirect. The…

News November 19
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Instant Gifting Platform Expands Service to Canada and Europe

SmartGift, which allows gift recipients to virtually “open” their gifts and exchange them for a preferred size, color…

News November 19
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Farmstead Raises $7.9 Million, Plans Expansion to Second North Carolina Market

Taking advantage of the surge in online grocery generated by COVID-19, Farmstead plans to bring its dark store…

News November 18
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How American Eagle, Kroger and Snap are Reinventing Customer Experiences for a COVID Age

The coronavirus pandemic has pulled retailers in a number of different directions as they react to shifting shopping…

Features November 18
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Amazon Launches Prescription Delivery Service Offering Discounts to Prime Members

Amazon has launched Amazon Pharmacy, a prescription delivery service that  lets shoppers complete an entire pharmacy transaction through…

News November 17
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Blockbuster Alibaba Singles Day Signals China’s Economic Recovery, U.S. Opportunities

The topline numbers from Alibaba’s 11.11 shopping festival indicate the strength of China’s rebound from the impact of…

Features November 16
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David’s Bridal Implements Chatbot to Improve Messaging Traffic Management

David’s Bridal has launched a messaging-powered experience for customers led by concierge bot “Zoey.” The chatbot, which is…

News November 13
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