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Why Brands Need to Get (More) Serious About Battling Counterfeit Products

The problem of counterfeit products remains, paradoxically, both enormous and under the radar. One big reason: given how…

Features January 29
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Pet Supplies Plus Adds Grubhub Delivery Option

In a deal designed to make animals (and their humans) purr with satisfaction, Pet Supplies Plus and its…

News January 28
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The new Bookshop.org e-book platform will allow independent bookstores to take on Amazon's Kindle apps.

Bookshop.org Ratchets Up Battle Against Amazon with Addition of E-book Sales

As it marks its fifth anniversary, Bookshop.org has launched a new salvo in its battle against Amazon —…

News January 28
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Bike brand Woom partnered with MNTN to develop a full-funnel CTV advertising strategy that drove brand awareness and increased ecommerce conversions.

How One Bike Brand Increased Online Conversions by 110% with CTV

Woom has garnered global acclaim for its children’s bikes, which were scientifically designed for the distinct proportions and…

Features January 27
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Preview of OpenAI's new agentic interface AI agent Operator.

Ebay, Instacart, DoorDash Sign Up to Test OpenAI’s New Agentic Tool, Operator  

Ebay, DoorDash, Instacart and Uber are among the companies that have signed on to participate in the research…

News January 24
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Returns are unavoidable, here are tips to minimize the costs.

How Authentic Reviews, Transparency can Help Alleviate the Headache of Returns

There’s a famous quote, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, to the effect that there is nothing certain in…

Features January 24
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Wegmans Partners with Uber Eats to Roll Out On-Demand Delivery

Regional grocery chain Wegmans has partnered with Uber Eats to offer on-demand delivery from stores in Massachusetts, Maryland,…

News January 23
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180 "Dancing Robots" work alongside humans at a Happy Returns' Hub to process millions of returns each month.

Returns and Fraud are on the Rise — Happy Returns Wants to Help

Inside a large warehouse in Pennsylvania, dozens of black robots dart and swirl across a polished concrete floor.…

Features January 23
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Why Chatbots Haven’t (and Won’t) Live up to the Hype

In the early 2010s, technology forecasters and business analysts painted a compelling picture of the future of customer…

Executive Viewpoints January 23
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